© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger VENVS; Venus
| Silver | 3 g | 18 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 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: 2.599–3.29 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Faustina the Younger (VENVS; Venus) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Faustina the Younger's husband, Emperor Antoninus Pius. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and the image of Venus was seen as a symbol of love, beauty, and fertility, reflecting the cultural values of the Roman society at that time.
