© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Quinarius Aureus - Faustina the Younger VENVS; Venus
| Gold | 3.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing right, riasing veil and holding apple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus was a rare coin denomination during the Roman Empire, with only a few examples known to exist. The coin featuring Faustina the Younger is particularly unique because it was issued during a time when women were not typically depicted on Roman coins. The image of Faustina on the coin signifies her importance as a powerful woman in Roman society and highlights the growing influence of women in public life during the 2nd century AD.
