Aureus - Plautilla VENVS VICTRIX; Venus and Cupid
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-205 |
| 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#273645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, naked to waist, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and palm in left hand, resting left elbow on shield; at feet, left, Cupid.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Plautilla (VENVS VICTRIX; Venus and Cupid) coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Roman goddess Venus and her son Cupid. The coin's obverse side depicts Venus standing left, holding a scepter and a flower, while Cupid is shown standing right, holding a bow and arrow. This design was meant to symbolize the power and protection of the Roman Empire, as well as the importance of love and fertility in Roman culture. Additionally, the coin's gold material and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious form of currency during the Roman Empire.
