Lucilla AR Denarius (NGC Certified) — Marcus Aurelius' Doomed Daughter
Authentic NGC-certified silver denarius from Lucilla — Marcus Aurelius daughter + Lucius Verus wife plots Commodus assassination → exile + execution (AD 164–182).
Antonine Augusta Design
• Obverse: Elaborate hairstyle portrait right — imperial family prestige
• Reverse: Venus / Juno / Concordia / Fecunditas — dynastic virtue goddesses
Technical Specifications
• Material: Silver (AR Denarius)
• Denomination: Denarius (high-value silver)
• Certification: NGC slabbed
• Mints: Antonine imperial
• Date: AD 164–182
Antonine Tragedy Essential
• Daughter of philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius
• Lucius Verus Augusta during joint reign
• Failed Commodus assassination plot 182 CE
• Exiled then executed — Gladiator film inspiration
Collector Masterpiece
Pure silver captures Antonine family's hidden tensions. Lucilla's betrayal essential.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
