Lucilla As, Venus reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1777 · 164 AD-169 AD · Rome · Issued under Marcus Aurelius
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
LVCILLA AVGVSTA
Bust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, draped, right
Reverse
VENVS S C
Venus, draped, seated left, holding winged Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1777 is an as of Lucilla, issued under Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-169 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, seated left, holding winged Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.05g, 26mm diameter.
About the As
The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1777?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1777 is a Bronze As of Lucilla issued under Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-169 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1777.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1777?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, draped, right with the inscription LVCILLA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, seated left, holding winged Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription VENVS S C. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1777?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1777 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.05g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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