Aureus - Julia Domna FECVNDITAS; Fecunditas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-196 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child in her arms; a second child stands before her.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS
Translation:
Fecunditas.
Fertility.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (FECVNDITAS; Fecunditas) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), and it features an image of his wife, Julia Domna, on the reverse side. Julia Domna was a powerful and influential empress who played a significant role in Roman politics during her husband's reign. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and her support for the arts and sciences. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the empress as a symbol of fertility and prosperity, which was an important aspect of Roman culture at the time.
