Antoninianus - Caracalla VENERI VICTRICI; Venus and Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213-217 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#273535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand, leaning on shield set on helmet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTRICI
Translation:
Veneri Victrici.
To Venus, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Venus and Victory was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. This coin was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, as it was the first time that a Roman emperor had included a goddess on a coin, rather than a god. This change in design was seen as a way to promote the cult of the emperor and to emphasize the emperor's connection to the divine. The inclusion of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, was also seen as a way to promote the idea of peace and prosperity, as she was often associated with these values.
