Denarius - Septimius Severus VENERI VICTR; Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding apple in right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTR
Translation:
Veneri Victrici.
To Venus, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (VENERI VICTR; Venus) coin features the goddess Venus on the reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin, as Venus was not typically associated with the Roman state or imperial ideology. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a specific event or occasion related to the goddess Venus, such as a festival or the dedication of a temple in her honor.