Denarius - Julia Domna (VENERI GENETRICI; Venus)
Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right.
Lettering: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Lettering: VENERI GENETRICI
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Julia Domna (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
3 g
Size
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse Lettering
VENERI GENETRICI
Comments
Mass varies: 2.39–3.33 g;
Diameter varies: 18–18.94 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
