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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna VENERI VICTR; Venus
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Venus, with drapery falling below hips, standing with back turned, head right, holding apple in extended right hand and palm sloped to the left in left hand, resting left elbow on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTR
Translation:
Veneri Victrici.
To Venus, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.315–3.77 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (VENERI VICTR; Venus) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin, as most coins of that time depicted images of the emperor or other male figures. This suggests that Julia Domna, the empress who commissioned the coin, may have had a strong interest in the goddess Venus and her association with love, beauty, and fertility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (193-196) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Julia Domna (VENERI VICTR; Venus) (193-196) coin.
