© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
Denarius - Julia Titi VENVS AVG; Venus
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus, naked to waist, standing right, resting left elbow on column and holding helmet in right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS AVG
Translation:
Venus Augusta.
Venus, the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.58–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Venus depicted on the coin is not a traditional representation of the Roman goddess of love and beauty, but rather a representation of the empress Julia Titi, who was the wife of Emperor Titus. This coin was issued during Titus' reign (79-81 AD) and features Julia Titi's image on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the goddess Venus. This coin is a unique example of a Roman coin that blends the image of a deity with that of a human, reflecting the cultural and political context of the time.
