Antoninianus - Valerianus VENVS VICTRIX; Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 258-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, resting on shield, extending right hand and holding palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Venus (VENVS VICTRIX) was issued during the reign of Emperor Valerianus (258-259 AD) and was part of a series of coins that celebrated various Roman deities. The coin's design features Venus standing on a rocky outcropping, holding a scepter and a apple, symbols of her power and fertility. The coin's silver content was 20-25% and it weighed around 3.4 grams. Despite its relatively low silver content, the coin was still considered a valuable denomination in its time.