Denarius - Julia Mamaea VENVS GENETRIX; Cupid and Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-235 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, Cupid.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX
Translation:
Venus Genetrix.
Mother Venus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Cupid and Venus design on the coin was a departure from the traditional imagery of Roman coins, which often featured gods, emperors, or other symbols of power. The use of Cupid and Venus, who were associated with love and fertility, suggests that Julia Mamaea was promoting the idea of family values and the importance of fertility in the Roman Empire. This coin design was a unique representation of the cultural and social values of the time.
