Dupondius - Faustina the Younger VENVS S C; Venus
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, veiled, draped, standing front, head right, with right hand drawing veil from head and holding apple up in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS S C
Translation:
Venus. Senatus Consultum.
Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin's design features Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on the reverse side. This is significant because Faustina the Younger was known for her beauty and was often depicted in art and literature as a symbol of femininity and grace. The coin's design, therefore, serves as a testament to her enduring legacy as a cultural icon of the Roman Empire.
