Quinarius - Julia Soaemias VENVS CAELESTIS; Venus
| Silver | 0.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, diademed, draped, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS CAELESTIS
Translation:
Venus Caelestis.
Heavenly Venus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Julia Soaemias coin features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and an image of Julia Soaemias, the mother of the Roman emperor Elagabalus, on the other side. This coin was minted during Elagabalus' reign (218-222 AD), and it is believed that the image of Venus was included to emphasize the emperor's connection to the goddess and to promote his reputation as a divine ruler.