Sestertius - Faustina the Younger VENERI GENETRICI S C; Venus and Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield on which, are two children.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI GENETRICI S C
Translation:
Veneri Genetrici. Senatus Consultum.
To mother Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and Victory on the other. This symbolizes the dual role of Faustina the Younger, who was both a devoted wife and a powerful empress. The coin's design reflects the cultural values of the Roman Empire during her reign, which emphasized the importance of family, military victory, and the divine right of rulers.
