© Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte Halle (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
© Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte Halle (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
As - Julia Domna VENVS GENETRIX S C; Venus
| Bronze | 7.4 g | 24.5 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 | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX S C
Translation:
Venus Genetrix. Senatus Consultum.
Mother Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte Halle
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that Julia Domna, the empress depicted on the coin, was known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts. She was a powerful advisor to her husband, Emperor Septimius Severus, and played a significant role in shaping Roman politics and culture during her time.
