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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Julia Domna MATER AVGG
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20.5 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 | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Julia Domna, towered (as Cybele), draped, seated left in quadriga of lions, holding branch in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER AVGG
Translation:
Mater Augustorum.
Mother of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Julia Domna (MATER AVGG) coin is that it features the image of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, who was known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts. She was a powerful and respected figure in Roman society, and her image on the coin reflects her importance in the empire.
