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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger VENERI AVGVSTAE; Venus and Victory
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI AVGVSTAE
Translation:
Veneri Augustae.
To Venus, the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.05–3.3 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it 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 symbolizes the dual role of Faustina the Younger, who was both a devoted wife and a powerful empress.
