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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucilla VENVS; Venus
| Silver | 3.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Mass varies: 2.55–3.67 g;Diameter varies: 19.93–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Lucilla coin features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. However, what makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his advocacy for the Stoic philosophy. The image of Venus on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the Stoic ideal of reason and wisdom, which was a central theme in Marcus Aurelius' philosophy.
