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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Julia Mamaea FECVNDITAS AVGVSTAE S C; Fecunditas
| Bronze | 11.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae in right hand and extending left hand to child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVGVSTAE S C
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial fertility. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.233–16.06 g;Diameter varies: 21–26.44 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Julia Mamaea, the mother of Emperor Alexander Severus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "FECVNDITAS AVGVSTAE S C" which means "Fecundity of the Augusta" in Latin. This suggests that the coin was issued to promote the idea of fertility and abundance, which was an important aspect of Roman culture and politics during that time.
