© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Faustina the Younger VENVS FELIX S C; Venus and Victory
| Bronze | 23.2 g | 30.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 23.2 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS FELIX S C
Translation:
Venus Felix. Senatus Consultum.
Venus bringing fortune. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.42–27.55 g;Diameter varies: 30–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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, the Roman goddess of victory, on the other. This combination of symbols suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate a significant military victory or triumph during the reign of Faustina the Younger.
