© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Julia Maesa IVNO S C; Juno
| Bronze | 10.7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO S C
Translation:
Iuno. Senatus Consultum.
Juno. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Julia Maesa, who was a powerful woman in ancient Rome and played a significant role in shaping the Roman Empire's history. She was the grandmother of the emperor Elagabalus and the mother of the empress Julia Soaemias, and was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and influence over her male relatives. The coin's design, which includes an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, further highlights Julia Maesa's importance as a matriarchal figure in Roman society.
