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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger VENVS; Venus
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and rudder set on dove, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Mass varies: 2.89–3.58 g;Diameter varies: 17.25–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Faustina the Younger (VENVS; Venus) was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts the goddess Venus, reflects the Roman Empire's increasing interest in Greek culture and mythology during this period. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated by the Roman government to ensure consistency and stability in the empire's currency.
