As - Julia Mamaea MATRI CASTORVM
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman, standing; before, three standards.
Lettering: MATRI CASTORVM
Translation:
Matri Castrorum.
Mother of the camps.
Comment
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), with the inscription "MATRI CASTORVM" meaning "Mother of the Castors" (Castors being the twin brothers Romulus and Remus, who legendarily founded Rome). This highlights the important role that women played in Roman society, particularly in the imperial family, and how they were often celebrated and honored on coins.