Denarius - Julia Domna VENERI VICTR; Venus
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17.5 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 | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, naked to waist, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand, resting left elbow on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTR
Translation:
Veneri Victrici.
To Venus, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.741–3.71 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
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 one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD). The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Rome as a powerful and prosperous empire, with Venus representing the ideals of beauty, fertility, and prosperity. The coin's silver content and intricate design also made it a valuable and sought-after collector's item, both during its time in circulation and in modern times.
