Denarius - Aurelianus VENVS FELIX; Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| 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#290878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, standing left, holding seated figure (Cupid) in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VENVS FELIX
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Translation:
Venus Felix.
Venus bringing fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Aurelianus (VENVS FELIX; Venus) coin features the goddess Venus on one side and the emperor Aurelianus on the other, signifying the importance of both divine and earthly power in Roman culture.