Julia Mamaea Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 225AD RIC 351 Commodus Hadrian was the first emperor

Hadrian was the first emperor to spend most of his time outside of Rome

Obverse: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO

draped in long robe reaching feet

16g weight

altar with snake coiled around

Julia Mamaea Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 225AD RIC 351 Commodus Hadrian was the first emperorObverse: 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.