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Aureus - Julia Domna VENERI VICTR; Venus
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-196 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus, with drapery falling below hips, standing with back turned, head right, holding apple in extended right hand and palm sloped to the left in left hand, resting left elbow on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTR
Translation:
Veneri Victrici.
To Venus, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.23–7.36 g;Diameter varies: 19.6–20.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (VENERI VICTR; Venus) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), and it features a portrait of his wife, Julia Domna, on the obverse (front side). Julia Domna was a powerful and influential empress who played a significant role in Roman politics during her husband's reign. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and her support for the arts and literature. The coin's reverse (back side) features the goddess Venus, who was an important deity in Roman mythology, and the inscription "VENERI VICTR" means "to the victorious Venus." This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
