Denarius - Aquilia Severa VENVS CAELESTIS; Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 220-222 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS CAELESTIS
Translation:
Venus Caelestis.
Heavenly Venus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Aquilia Severa (VENVS CAELESTIS; Venus) coin from Rome, issued between 220-222 AD, features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, on one side, and an image of Aquilia Severa, a prominent Roman woman, on the other. This coin is interesting because it highlights the important role that women played in Roman society during the 3rd century AD, and it is a rare example of a coin that features a female figure on both sides. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the usual copper or bronze used in standard circulation coins, indicating the high value placed on this particular coin.