Aureus - Faustina the Younger VENVS; Venus
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and rudder set on dolphin, which coils round it, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Faustina the Younger (VENVS; Venus) coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and it features an image of the goddess Venus on one side and an image of Faustina the Younger on the other. This coin was used as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and wealth, and it was likely used for large transactions or as a store of value.