As - Julia Soaemias MATER DEVM S C; Cybele
| Bronze | 13.1 g | - |
| 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 | 13.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, seated left in a throne between two lions, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left arm on drum set on left knee.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER DEVM S C
Translation:
Mater Deum. Senatus Consultum.
Mother of the gods. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.53–14.67 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Cybele, a goddess of fertility and agriculture, on the reverse side. Cybele was an important deity in ancient Rome, and her association with the empress Julia Soaemias, who was known for her beauty and piety, adds to the coin's historical significance.