Aureus - Julia Mamaea VENERI FELICI; Cupid and Venus
| Gold | 6.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-235 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and Cupid in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI FELICI
Translation:
Veneri Felici.
To Venus, the happy.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Julia Mamaea coin is that it features an image of Cupid and Venus, which was a departure from the traditional imagery of Roman coins that typically depicted gods, emperors, or other symbols of power. This coin's design was meant to promote the idea of peace and prosperity, which was a priority for the Roman Empire during the reign of Julia Mamaea.
