© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Lucilla VENVS S C; Venus
| Bronze | 10.7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-169 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS S C
Translation:
Venus. Senatus Consultum.
Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.62–12.24 g;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 an image of the Roman goddess Venus on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "VENVS S C," which stands for "Venus, sacred and victorious." This suggests that Venus was considered a powerful and revered deity in ancient Rome, and her image was used to symbolize the power and prosperity of the Roman Empire.
