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As - Julia Domna MATER AVGG S C
| Bronze | 13.07 g | 27 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 13.07 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Julia Domna, towered (as Cybele), draped, seated left in quadriga of lions, holding branch in right hand and leaning left arm on drum set on knee.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER AVGG S C
Unabridged legend: Mater Augustorum. Senatus Consultum
Translation: Mother of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate
Comment
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 born in Syria and was married to Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. During her time as empress, she played a significant role in promoting the arts, literature, and culture, and was particularly known for her support of the poet and historian Cassius Dio.
