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Æ25 - Julia Domna EMICΩΝ ΚΟΛΩNIAC
| Bronze | 13 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Emesa (Syria Phoenice) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215-217 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#307444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The altar of the temple of Elagabal at Emesa: base placed on two steps and ornamented with a cornice and two rows of niches placed between two pilasters; each niche contains a statue; small lighted altar on top; date in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
EMICΩΝ ΚΟΛΩNIAC
ZΚΦ
Translation: [of] Emesa Colony.
Comment
This type is dated of 527 (ZΚΦ) or 528 (HΚΦ) based on the Seleucid calendar starting in BC 312.Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Julia Domna, who was a powerful Roman empress and the 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 and the title "EMICΩΝ ΚΟΛΩNIAC" (meaning "Mother of the Colony"), reflects her importance and status in the Roman Empire during her lifetime.