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Sestertius - Faustina the Younger VENVS S C; Venus
| Bronze | 21 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#262056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing, front, head left, holding up apple in extended right hand and resting left hand on rudder, set on ground, round which a dolphin is coiled.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS S C
Unabridged legend: Venus. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.29–25.61 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 an image of Faustina the Younger, the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and it is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman art and culture.
