© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucilla VENVS VICTRIX; Venus and Victory
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17.5 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Venus, draped with right breast bare, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.14–3.68 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Venus and Victory coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), who was known for his philosophical writings and his efforts to promote peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design features Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, standing next to Victory, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This symbolizes the idea that love and victory go hand in hand, and that the Roman Empire was strong and prosperous under Marcus Aurelius' rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (164-180) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Lucilla (VENVS VICTRIX; Venus and Victory) (164-180) coin.
