Quinarius - Julia Mamaea VENERI FELICI; Cupid and Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-235 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and Cupid in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI FELICI
Translation:
Veneri Felici.
To Venus, the happy.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Julia Mamaea coin features an image of Cupid and Venus on one side, which is a departure from the traditional imagery of Roman coins that typically featured gods, emperors, or other symbols of power. This suggests that the coin was intended to promote the idea of love and fertility, which was an important aspect of Roman culture and society.