© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Lucilla VENVS S C; Venus
| Bronze | 22.4 g | 30 mm |
| 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 | 22.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS S C
Translation:
Venus. Senatus Consultum.
Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.23–28.56 g;Diameter varies: 26–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Roman Empire itself. In ancient Roman art and symbolism, Venus was often used as a symbol of the state, representing the power and prosperity of the empire. This coin, minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, may have been intended to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and prosperous state, protected and guided by the goddess Venus.
