© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ22 - Julia Domna Stobi
| Bronze | 5.82 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Stobi (Roman province of Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-217 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.82 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#281817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Nike standing right, left foot on globe, inscribing shield held on her knee.
Lettering: MVNICIP STOBENSI
Edge
Plain
Comment
References: Varbanov 3925; Kuzmanovic 451example: https://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/julia_domna/_stobi_Varbanov_3925.jpg
Interesting fact
The Julia Domna coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. Septimius Severus was known for his extensive military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige, which had been weakened by previous emperors. The coin's design, featuring Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, was likely meant to promote the image of a strong and stable Roman Empire, with the empress serving as a symbol of imperial power and legitimacy.