Denarius - Crispina VENVS FELIX; Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-191 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding statuette of Minerva in extended right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS FELIX
Translation:
Venus Felix.
Venus bringing fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Crispina (VENVS FELIX; Venus) coin features the goddess Venus on one side and the empress Crispina on the other, highlighting the cultural and religious significance of Venus in ancient Roman society.
