Denarius - Julia Paula VENVS VICTRIX; Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 219-220 |
| 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#276890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Venus image on the coin is a representation of the Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus, and it's believed that the coin was issued to commemorate the marriage of Julia Paula, the daughter of Emperor Septimius Severus, to her husband, Marcus Aurelius Alexander, in 219 AD.
