© 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 | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| 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#263407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right and sceptre in left hand.
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 coin featuring Faustina the Younger (VENVS; Venus) was minted during a time when women were increasingly being featured on Roman coins. In fact, Faustina the Younger was one of the first Roman empresses to be depicted on coins, and her image appeared on a variety of denominations, including the Quinarius Aureus. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a woman as the main image, making it a unique piece of history.
