As - Julia Domna (MATER CASTRORVM S C) (196-211) front As - Julia Domna (MATER CASTRORVM S C) (196-211) back
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As - Julia Domna MATER CASTRORVM S C

 
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Description
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
References
Numista
N#270383
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Julia Domna, diademed and veiled, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar, holding caduceus 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

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Julia Domna coin is that it features the image of a woman, Julia Domna, who was the wife of the Roman emperor Septimius Severus and the mother of his two sons, Caracalla and Geta. This is significant because it was unusual for a woman to be depicted on Roman coins during this time period, and it highlights the important role that Julia Domna played in Roman society and politics.