© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Julia Mamaea IVNO AVGVSTAE S C; Juno
| Bronze | 19 g | 29 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 | 19 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, seated left, holding flower in right hand and infant in swaddling clothes in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO AVGVSTAE S C
Translation:
Iuno Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
To Juno, the venerable. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. She was known for her intelligence, political influence, and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Juno, which is represented on the coin by the abbreviation "IVNO AVGVSTAE S C" (Juno, Augusta, Senate and People). This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a female figure, highlighting Julia Mamaea's importance in Roman history.
