Aureus - Numerian VENERI VICTRICI; Venus
| Gold | 5.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-284 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and apple in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTRICI
Translation:
Veneri Victrici.
To Venus, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Numerian coin features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and an image of the Roman emperor Numerian on the other. This coin was minted during Numerian's reign, which lasted from 283 to 284 AD, and was part of a series of coins that were issued to celebrate the Roman Empire's victory over the Sassanid Empire in the East. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and prosperity of the Roman Empire, and the image of Venus was likely chosen because she was associated with fertility and abundance.
