© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Lucilla VENERI GENETRICI S C; Venus
| Bronze | 30.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-169 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 30.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI GENETRICI S C
Translation:
Veneri Genetrici. Senatus Consultum.
To mother Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and an image of Lucilla, the mother of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and it is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman art and culture.
