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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna VENVS FELIX; Venus
| Silver | 3.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS FELIX
Translation:
Venus Felix.
Venus bringing fortune.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.656–3.81 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (VENVS FELIX; 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 who played a significant role in Roman politics during her husband's reign. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and her support for the arts and literature. The coin's reverse (back side) features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and political values of the Roman Empire during the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries AD.
