Aureus - Julia Domna MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Julia Domna, draped, seated 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 coin featuring Julia Domna was part of a series of coins issued during her husband's reign, Emperor Septimius Severus, to promote the cult of the imperial family. The coin's design highlights Julia's role as the empress and her connection to the divine, with the inscription "MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR" translating to "Mother of the Augusti, Mother of the Senate, Mother of the Fatherland." This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman imperial propaganda and helps historians understand the political and social dynamics of the time.
