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Aureus - Faustina the Younger VENVS; Venus
| Gold | 7.2 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and rudder set on dove, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Biaggi 941.
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin's design features Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on the reverse side. This was a deliberate choice made by Faustina the Younger, who was known for her beauty and was often depicted as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that Faustina's reign would bring peace, prosperity, and abundance to the Roman Empire.
