Aureus - Julia Domna IVNO REGINA; Juno
| Gold | 7.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To Queen Juno.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (IVNO REGINA; Juno) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's design features a portrait of Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), and an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse (back side). The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
