© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna VENVS VICTRIX; Venus
| Silver | 3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Venus, naked to waist, standing left, holding helmet in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand, resting left elbow on column; at feet, left, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.546–3.53 g;Diameter varies: 18.99–19.8 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (VENVS VICTRIX; Venus) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige. The coin's design features a portrait of Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), and an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on the reverse (back side). The coin's silver content and relatively low weight made it a widely used and accessible form of currency during its time.
