Aureus - Julia Domna VENVS VICTR; Venus
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-202 |
| 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#270032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, naked to waist, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand, resting left elbow on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTR
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (VENVS VICTR; Venus) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD) and 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 of the arts and sciences. The coin's reverse (back side) features the goddess Venus, who was an important deity in Roman mythology, and the inscription "VENVS VICTR" which means "Venus, the victorious one." This coin is made of gold and is considered a rare and valuable artifact from the Roman Empire.