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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Mamaea VENVS VITRIX S C; Venus
| Bronze | 21.1 g | 30.5 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 | 21.1 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VITRIX S C
Translation:
Venus Victrix. Senatus Consultum.
Venus Victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.5473–24.75 g;Diameter varies: 28–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Mamaea, the mother of Emperor Alexander 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 empress's role as a protector of the Roman state and its values.
