Sestertius - Plautilla VENVS VICTRIX S C; Venus and Cupid
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-204 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing right, holding apple in extended right hand and palm in left hand, and leaning on shield; to left, Cupid with helmet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX S C
Translation:
Venus Victrix. Senatus Consultum.
Venus Victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Plautilla (VENVS VICTRIX S C; Venus and Cupid) coin is that it features a rare depiction of Cupid, the Roman god of love, riding on the back of a dolphin. This unique design was only used on a few coins during the Roman Empire, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.