© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Ulpia Severina VENVS FELIX; Venus
| Silver | 2.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Severina (Ulpia Severina) (274-275) |
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, hlding seated figure (Cupid?) in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VENVS FELIX
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Translation:
Venus Felix.
Venus bringing fortune.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.68–7.65 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Venus image on the coin was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Roman culture, and it's believed that carrying an image of Venus could bring fertility and protection to the bearer.
