© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Julia Mamaea VENVS FELIX S C; Venus
| Bronze | 9.1 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.1 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding statuette in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS FELIX S C
Translation:
Venus Felix. Senatus Consultum.
Venus bringing fortune. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.993–12.91 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin features a depiction of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and Julia Mamaea, the mother of the emperor Alexander Severus, on the other. This coin was minted during a time when women were increasingly being featured on Roman coins, reflecting their growing influence in society.
