© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Faustina the Younger VENERI VICTRICI; Venus
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| 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 | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, naked to the waist, standing right, leaning on column, holding spear in right hand and helmet in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTRICI
Translation:
Veneri Victrici.
To Venus, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.89–3.48 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
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 an image of Faustina the Younger, the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and it is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman art and culture.
