Sestertius - Julia Domna VENVS GENETRIX S C; Venus
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, extending right hand to child and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX S C
Translation:
Venus Genetrix. Senatus Consultum.
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 way to emphasize Julia Domna's role as a mother and protector of the Roman people, as well as to promote the ideals of Roman culture and values.