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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger VENVS; Venus
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Mass varies: 2.52–3.56 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Marcus Aurelius. The coin's design was meant to promote the ideals of Roman culture and the imperial family's connection to the gods.
