As - Julia Domna VOTA PVBLICA S C; Pietas
| 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#274067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, dropping incense on altar and holding box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Vota Publica. Senatus Consultum.
The vows (prayers) of the public. 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 "Pietas," which means "piety" or "duty towards the gods." This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by traditional Roman religions and values.
