Denarius - Septimius Severus VENVS GENETRIX; Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| 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#269501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and trasverse sceptre in left hand; before her, child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX
Translation:
Venus Genetrix.
Mother Venus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Venus image on the coin was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman empresses as goddesses, and instead, it showed Venus as a mortal woman, which was a bold move by Septimius Severus to promote his wife's image as a powerful and influential empress.