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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Lucilla VENVS; Venus
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-180 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Mass varies: 7.2–7.33 g;Diameter varies: 20–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Lucilla coin features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 2nd century AD. However, what makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire. Despite being made of gold, this coin was actually used as a standard circulation coin, highlighting the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during this time period.
