As - Julia Domna (SAECVLI FELICITAS S C; Felicitas) (211-217) front As - Julia Domna (SAECVLI FELICITAS S C; Felicitas) (211-217) back
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As - Julia Domna SAECVLI FELICITAS S C; Felicitas

 
Bronze - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#274049
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding caduceus in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SAECVLI FELICITAS S C

Translation:
Saeculi Felicitas. Senatus Consultum.
Age of good fortune. 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 Julia Domna, the wife of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled from 193 to 211 AD. She was known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts, and her image on the coin reflects her importance in Roman society during that time.