As - Julia Domna (CEREREM S C; Ceres) (211-217) front As - Julia Domna (CEREREM S C; Ceres) (211-217) back
As - Julia Domna (CEREREM S C; Ceres) (211-217) photo
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)

As - Julia Domna CEREREM S C; Ceres

 
Bronze 10.9 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
211-217
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.9 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#274031
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Ceres, draped, standing left by modius, holding corn-ears in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CEREREM S C

Translation:
Cererem. Senatus Consultum.
To Ceres. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 10.095–11.79 g;

Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that Julia Domna, the empress depicted on the coin, was known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts. She was a powerful advisor to her husband, Emperor Septimius Severus, and played a significant role in shaping Roman politics and culture during her time.