Dupondius - Julia Domna VENVS VICTRIX 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#270401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, naked to waist, standing left, holding helmet in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand, resting left elbow on column; at feet, left, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX S C
Translation:
Venus Victrix. Senatus Consultum.
Venus Victorious. 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, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and an image of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and it reflects the shift in power and influence from the Roman Senate to the imperial family. The coin's design highlights the importance of the emperor's family and their connection to the gods, and it serves as a symbol of the empire's growing autocracy.