Dupondius - Julia Domna VENVS GENETRIX S C; Venus
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| 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#274062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, extending right hand to child and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX S C
Translation:
Venus Genetrix. Senatus Consultum.
Mother Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Julia Domna (VENVS GENETRIX S C; Venus) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD) and features a portrait of Julia Domna, the empress and wife of Severus. The coin's design was meant to promote the cult of Venus, which was an important part of Roman religion and culture at the time. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of Venus standing on a rock, holding a scepter and a mirror, symbols of her association with love, beauty, and fertility. The coin's design and imagery reflect the importance of Venus in Roman culture and the efforts of the Severan dynasty to promote her cult.