© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Julia Domna VENVS GENETRIX; Venus and Cupid
| Silver | 4.9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Antoninianus |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, Cupid.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX
Translation:
Venus Genetrix.
Mother Venus.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.52–5.282 g;Diameter varies: 22–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Julia Domna (VENVS GENETRIX; Venus and Cupid) was issued during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD) and was part of a series of coins that honored the emperor's family members. Julia Domna was Caracalla's mother and was revered as a symbol of fertility and prosperity, which is reflected in the image of Venus and Cupid on the coin. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and prosperous state, with the emperor's family at its center.
