Quinarius - Plautilla VENVS FELIX; Venus
| Silver | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-205 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and gathering drappery up on left shoulder with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS FELIX
Translation:
Venus Felix.
Venus bringing fortune.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.4–1.503 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Plautilla (VENVS FELIX; Venus) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), and it features an image of the goddess Venus on the obverse (front side) of the coin. This is notable because it was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors on coins, and it highlights the importance of Venus in Roman mythology and culture.