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Lucilla. Augusta, AD 164-182. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.57 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161-162. Draped bust right / Juno Lucina standing left, extending hand and holding infant. RIC III 771 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 8-4a; RSC 38. Lightly toned, some PVC. VF.
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.
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.