Empress Lucilla (148-182) Venus Victorious (VF) - Star of the movie "Gladiator!"

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Obverse: LVCILLA AVGVSTA, "Empress Lucilla" draped bust right, hair in a bun.

Reverse: VENVS VICTRIX, "Venus Victorious" Venus standing, head left, holding Victory and resting hand on shield.

Empress Lucilla, was the daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Empress Faustina the Younger. She was born on March 7, between 148 and 150 AD, and died in 182 AD1. Lucilla was initially married to her father’s co-ruler Lucius Verus, and after his death, she married Claudius Pompeianus. She was involved in a plot to assassinate her brother, Emperor Commodus, which ultimately led to her execution. 

She was played by Connie Nielsen in the movie "Gladiator".

Weight 3.29g

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