Quinarius Aureus - Crispina VENVS; Venus
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-191 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and drawing robe over her left shoulder with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus - Crispina (VENVS; Venus) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), who was known for his philosophical writings and his efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design features a portrait of the goddess Venus on one side and an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's military victories and the peace that Marcus Aurelius brought to the empire.
