Obverse: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right Reverse: VENERI FELICI, Venus, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and Cupid in left hand Date: c. 225-235 A.D., RIC 351 Size: 19.5mm diameter, 2.71g weight Composition: Silver
VENERI FELICI translates to “To the auspicious (blessed) Venus.” Venus was the goddess of love, beauty, prosperity and fertility.
