★ An extremely rare medallion of Lucilla ★
Lucilla, Augusta, 164-182. Medallion (Bronze, 40 mm, 47.91 g, 12 h), Rome, circa 164-166/7. LVCILLA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Lucilla to right. Rev. CERES Ceres seated right on cista mystica, holding grain ears in her right hand and torch in her left. Cohen 1 var. = Gnecchi p. 50, 1 var. (LVCILLAE AVGVSTAE). Froehner -. Toynbee -, cf. pl. XLIII ( same reverse die, but for Crispina). Extremely rare. A bold and attractive medallion with a beautiful portrait. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 2'800 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |