Denarius - Julia Domna (VENERI VICTRICI; Venus)
Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Type Standard circulation coins
Mints Emesa, Syria, Laodicea ad Mare, Syria
Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right.
Lettering: IVLIA DOMNA AVG
Reverse
Venus, naked to waist, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand, resting left elbow on column.
Lettering: VENERI VICTRICI
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
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IVLIA DOMNA AVG
Reverse Lettering
VENERI VICTRICI
Comments
Mass varies: 3–3.02 g;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
