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Aureus - Julia Domna VENVS GENETRIX; Venus
| Gold | 6.54 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.54 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX
Translation:
Venus Genetrix.
Mother Venus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (VENVS GENETRIX; Venus) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant cultural and religious changes, and the depiction of Venus reflects the ongoing importance of traditional Roman deities in the empire's culture.
