Denarius - Sallustia Orbiana VENVS GENETRIX; Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-227 |
| 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#279396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing, holding apple in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX
Translation:
Venus Genetrix.
Mother Venus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Sallustia Orbiana coin features the image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, on one side, and the image of Sallustia Orbiana, the mother of the Roman emperor Severus Alexander, on the other side. This coin was minted during the reign of Severus Alexander, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD, and it was used as a means of promoting the emperor's family and legitimizing his rule. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the emperor's connection to the gods and his role as a divine ruler, and it is a prime example of the propaganda tools used by the Roman Empire to maintain power and control over its citizens.