As - Julia Domna PVDICITIA S C; Pudicitia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudiitia (Julia Domna?), draped, seated left, head front, holding sceptre in hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA S C
Translation:
Pudicitia. Senatus Consultum.
Purity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin featuring Julia Domna, a Roman empress, has an inscription on the reverse side that reads "PVDICITIA S C" which stands for "Pudicitia Sic Censuit," meaning "She considered modesty a virtue." This highlights the importance of modesty and virtue in Roman culture during that time period.
