Denarius - Julia Domna VENERI VICT; Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-196 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICT
Translation:
Veneri Victrici.
To Venus, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (VENERI VICT; Venus) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), and it features a portrait of his wife, Julia Domna, on the obverse (front side). Julia Domna was a powerful and influential empress, known for her intelligence, political acumen, and patronage of the arts. She was also revered as a goddess by the Roman people, and her image appeared on many coins and other artifacts. The coin's reverse (back side) features a depiction of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, which further highlights Julia Domna's association with the divine.