As - Julia Domna MATER CASTRORVM S C
| Bronze | 10.1 g | 26.5 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 | 10.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Julia Domna, diademed and veiled, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar, holding sceptre in left hand; in front, three standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER CASTRORVM S C
Translation:
Mater Castrorum. Senatus Consultum.
Mother of the camps. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10–10.11 g;Diameter varies: 26–27 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that Julia Domna, the empress featured 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. Despite her influence and power, Julia Domna's life was marked by tragedy, including the death of her sons and the eventual downfall of her husband's dynasty.
