Sestertius - Julia Domna VENERI GENETRICI S C; Venus
| Bronze | 31.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 31.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
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
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Venus on the reverse side. Venus was an important deity in Roman mythology, associated with love, beauty, and fertility. The inclusion of Venus on the coin may have been a nod to Julia Domna's reputation for her beauty and her role as a mother and matriarch of the Severan dynasty.
