Aureus - Julia Domna VENVS GENETRIX; Venus and Cupid
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, Cupid.
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 and Cupid) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. One of his most notable reforms was the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire, effectively doubling the number of citizens. This coin, featuring Julia Domna, the empress and mother of Caracalla, is a symbol of the power and influence of women in the Roman Empire during that time.