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ID: |
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859971 |
| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Lucilla |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 164-183
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| Metal: |
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Silver |
| Denomination: |
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Denarius |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD 164-169 |
| Diameter: |
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18 mm |
| Weight: |
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3.58 g |
| Die Axis: |
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6 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F |
| Obverse Description: |
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Draped bust right |
| Reverse Legend: |
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IVNO_NI_LVCINAE |
| Reverse Description: |
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Juno, veiled standing left, raising her right hand and holding an infant in left |
| Mint: |
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Rome |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC III 0771 (M. Aurelius) |
| Reference2: |
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RSC II 38 |
| Reference3: |
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Szaivert 008-4a |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=155563 |
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Grade:
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Good VF, toned |
| Notes: |
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Originally the goddess of childbirth, Lucina later became an epithet for Juno as “the one who brings children into the light.” The line, “Juno Lucina, fer opem, serva me, obsecro,” (Juno Lucina, help me and give me strength, I beg of you) written by the Roman playwright Terence in Andria, exemplifies the custom for expectant mothers to address their prayers unto her. |
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