Sestertius - Julia Domna VENERI VICTR S C; Venus
| Bronze | 22.7 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-196 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.7 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus, naked to waist, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand, resting left elbow on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTR S C
Translation:
Veneri Victrici. Senatus Consultum.
To Venus, the victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.1–28.36 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Domna, the wife of Roman 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 coin's design may have been intended to highlight the emperor's association with the goddess and promote his image as a powerful and benevolent ruler.
