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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla VENVS VICTRIX; Venus and Victory
| Silver | 2.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213-217 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#273538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand, leaning on shield set on helmet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.15–3.76 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Venus and Victory coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and Victory, the Roman goddess of victory, on the other. This coin was significant because it was the first time that a Roman emperor had featured a goddess on a coin, and it marked a shift in the way that emperors were represented on Roman currency. Instead of depicting the emperor himself, the coin featured a symbol of the empire's power and prosperity, which was represented by Venus and Victory. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the cultural and religious practices of ancient Rome.
