© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger VENVS; Venus
| Silver | 3.3 g | 17 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 | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and rudder set on dolphin, which coils round it, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Mass varies: 2.73–3.75 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 mm;
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, while the other side bears the image of Faustina the Younger, the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and it serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman art and culture.
