© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Lucilla VENVS GENETRIX S C; Venus
| Bronze | 21.3 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Lucius Verus (Lucius Aurelius Verus) (161-169) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-169 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.3 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at left, Cupid standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX S C
Translation:
Venus Genetrix. Senatus Consultum.
Mother Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.111–22.79 g;Diameter varies: 30.42–31 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Venus depicted on the coin is not the Roman goddess of love and beauty, but rather a personification of the empress Lucilla, who was the mother of the emperor Marcus Aurelius and the wife of the emperor Lucius Verus. This coin was issued during a time when women were increasingly being depicted on Roman coins, reflecting their growing influence in society and politics.
