As - Julia Domna FECVNDITAS S C; Terra
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Terra, half-draped, reclining left, leaning on basket, resting right hand on globe and holding cup in left hand; before, four children.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS S C
Translation:
Fecunditas. Senatus Consultum.
Fertility. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin featuring Julia Domna was part of a series of coins issued during her husband's reign, Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. Julia Domna was a powerful and influential empress, known for her intelligence, political acumen, and patronage of the arts. She was also known for her beauty and was often depicted on coins with a radiant crown, symbolizing her status as the empress. The coin , which features her image, is a testament to her enduring legacy and the impact she had on Roman culture and history.