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Dupondius with bust of Lucilla, struck under Marcus Aurelius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 164–182
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 12.37 gm.
Credit Line
Deposited by The Boston Athenaeum
Accession Number13.704
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Lucilla, draped, right, with hair elaborately waved and fastened in chignon at back of head.
LVCILLA AVGVSTA
Reverse: Hilaritas, draped, standing front, head left, holding long palm nearly vertical in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
HILA RITAS S C left and right in field
LVCILLA AVGVSTA
Reverse: Hilaritas, draped, standing front, head left, holding long palm nearly vertical in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
HILA RITAS S C left and right in field