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Æ22 - Julia Domna MENCIS CO ANTIOCH
| Bronze | 5.62 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch of Pisidia (Galatia) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-202 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.62 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#337300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mên Nicephorus standing right, wearing a Phrygian cap, crescent around shoulders, left foot resting on bucranium, holding a long scepter in left hand and in right hand a globe surmounted by a victory bearing a trophy on the shoulder ; at his feet on the left, a rooster left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MENCIS CO ANTIOCH
Unabridged legend: Mencis Coloniae Antiochiae
Translation: Mên of the colony of Antioch
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Julia Domna, who was a powerful Roman empress and wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. She was known for her intelligence, political influence, and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman gods. The coin's design, which includes her image, reflects her importance in Roman society during her time.
