© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Lucilla VENVS VICTRIX; Venus and Victory
| Silver | 3 g | 18 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 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Venus, draped with right breast bare, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield set on ground, at base of shield, helmet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.18–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Venus and Victory imagery on the coin symbolizes the Roman Empire's military success and the goddess Venus's association with love, fertility, and prosperity.
