Aureus - Faustina the Younger VENERI GENETRICI; Venus
| Gold | 7.1 g | 20 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 | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI GENETRICI
Translation:
Veneri Genetrici.
To mother Venus.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.06–7.16 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
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 enduring legacy of Roman art and culture.
