Lucilla Aureus, Pudicitia reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 779 · 164 AD-180 AD · Rome · Issued under Marcus Aurelius
Obverse
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Obverse
LVCILLA AVGVSTA
Bust of Lucilla, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right
Reverse
PVDICITIA
Pudicitia, with the features of Lucilla, veiled, draped, standing left
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 779 is an aureus of Lucilla, issued under Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pudicitia, with the features of Lucilla, veiled, draped, standing left.
About the Aureus
The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.
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 779?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 779 is a Gold Aureus of Lucilla issued under Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 779.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 779?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Lucilla, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right with the inscription LVCILLA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Pudicitia, with the features of Lucilla, veiled, draped, standing left with the inscription PVDICITIA. Portrait type: bare.
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