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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Mamaea VENVS FELIX S C; Venus
| Bronze | 18.9 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.9 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding statuette in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS FELIX S C
Unabridged legend: Venus Felix. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Venus bringing fortune. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 14.72–23.23 g;Diameter varies: 28–31.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Julia Mamaea coin is that it features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "VENVS FELIX S C," which translates to "Happy Venus." This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.
