Dupondius - Julia Domna VENVS GENETRIX S C; Venus and Cupid
| 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#274052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, Cupid.
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 coin features an image of Venus and Cupid, which symbolizes the love and fertility that Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, was known for. She was revered for her beauty, intelligence, and her role as a mother and wife, and the coin's design reflects her importance in Roman society.
