Dupondius - Julia Domna VENVS FELIX S C; Venus
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| 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#270396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding apple in extended right hand and drawing drapery from left shoulder with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS FELIX S C
Translation:
Venus Felix. Senatus Consultum.
Venus bringing fortune. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Julia Domna coin features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on one side and the empress Julia Domna on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who was known for promoting the cult of Venus as a way to legitimize his rule. The inclusion of Julia Domna's image on the coin was a way to emphasize her role as a powerful and influential empress, and to reinforce the idea that she was a symbol of fertility and prosperity for the Roman Empire.