© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Caracalla VENERI VICTRICI; Venus and Victory
| Silver | 5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213-217 |
| Value | 1 Antoninianus |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 4.62–5.31 g;Diameter varies: 22.5–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 featured a new style of portraiture that showed the emperor with a more realistic and individualized depiction, rather than the traditional idealized image. This change in coin design was a reflection of the growing influence of realism in Roman art during the 3rd century AD.
