As - Julia Domna VENERI VICTR S C; Venus
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-196 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, naked to waist, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand, resting left elbow on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTR S C
Translation:
Veneri Victrici. Senatus Consultum.
To Venus, the victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Julia Domna coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. Julia Domna was the emperor's wife and was known for her intelligence, political influence, and beauty. The coin's design features a portrait of Julia Domna on one side and an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on the other. The coin's inscription, "VENERI VICTR S C," translates to "To Venus, victorious," highlighting the Roman Empire's association of Julia Domna with the goddess Venus.