© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Dupondius - Faustina the Elder VENERI; Venus
| Bronze | 11.7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-141 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus, standing right, drawing up robe from right shoulder and holding apple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI
Translation:
Veneri.
Of Venus.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.163–13.27 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and an image of Faustina the Elder, the wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and it is a testament to the advanced craftsmanship and artistry of the Roman mint. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin reflects the value placed on this metal during the Roman Empire, and the fact that it was widely used for currency and other objects of value.
