© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Faustina the Younger VENVS GENETRIX; Venus and Victory
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left on low seat, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX
Translation:
Venus Genetrix.
Mother Venus.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 on the other. This symbolizes the dual role of Faustina the Younger as both a devoted wife and a powerful empress.
