Denarius - Julia Domna (VENVS GENETRIX; Venus)
Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, draped, right.
Lettering: IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.9 g
Size
19.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG
Reverse Lettering
VENVS GENETRIX
Comments
Mass varies: 1.96–3.44 g;
Diameter varies: 18.36–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
