© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Faustina the Younger VENERI VICTRICI S C; Venus and Mars
| Bronze | 10.5 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, half-nude, standing right, holding the right arm of Mars, standing front, head left, and holding a shield on his left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTRICI S C
Translation:
Veneri Victrici. Senatus Consultum.
To Venus, the victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.56–15.28 g;Diameter varies: 24–28 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery. On one side, it depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, alongside Mars, the god of war. This pairing represents the contrast between peace and war, and the balance that must be maintained between the two. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features a Victory, which was a common motif in Roman coinage, symbolizing the empire's military conquests and dominance. The combination of these symbols and imagery makes this coin a fascinating piece of history.
