Aureus - Julia Domna VENVS VICTRIX; Venus
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| 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#269954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, naked to waist, standing left, holding helmet in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand, resting left elbow on column; at feet, left, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Julia Domna is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side. Venus was an important deity in Roman mythology, associated with love, beauty, and fertility. The coin's design was meant to highlight Julia Domna's role as a powerful and influential empress, as well as her association with the goddess Venus. The coin's inscription, "VENVS VICTRIX," or "Venus the Victorious," further emphasizes this connection.