© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna VENVS GENETRIX; Venus and Cupid
| Silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, Cupid.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX
Translation:
Venus Genetrix.
Mother Venus.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.83–3.22 g;Diameter varies: 18.7–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Venus and Cupid design on the coin was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman empresses as serious and austere figures. Julia Domna, the empress depicted on the coin, was known for her beauty and her influence on her husband, Emperor Septimius Severus. The design was meant to showcase her role as a protector of the Roman people and a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
