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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Faustina the Younger VENERI FELICI; Venus
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dove, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI FELICI
Unabridged legend: Veneri Felici.
Translation: To Venus, the happy.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.17–7.29 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 Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and an image of Faustina the Younger, the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and it is a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of the Roman civilization.
