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Aureus - Julia Domna MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Julia Domna, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR
Translation:
Mater Augustorum, Mater Senatus, Mater Patriae.
Mother of the emperors (Augusti), mother of the senate, mother of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. One of his most notable reforms was the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire, effectively extending the rights and privileges of Roman citizenship to a much larger population. This coin, bearing the image of Julia Domna, Caracalla's mother and a powerful figure in her own right, serves as a tangible reminder of the significant social and political changes that took place during this period in Roman history.
