Denarius - Julia Domna (VENVS FELIX; Venus)
Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right.
Lettering: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding apple in extended right hand and drawing drapery from left shoulder with left hand.
Lettering: VENVS FELIX
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Julia Domna (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.9 g
Size
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse Lettering
VENVS FELIX
Comments
Mass varies: 2.44–3.53 g;
Diameter varies: 16–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)