Antoninianus - Ulpia Severina IVNO REGINA; Juno
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Severina (Ulpia Severina) (274-275) |
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To queen Juno.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Ulpia Severina (IVNO REGINA; Juno) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 270-275 AD, during the reign of Emperor Aurelian, who was known for his military campaigns and attempts to stabilize the empire after a period of civil war and external threats. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin still features a beautiful image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side, highlighting the cultural and religious significance of the Roman Empire during this period.
