Aureus - Julia Domna MATER DEVM; Cybele
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand, resting left arm on drum set on left knee; to either side of throne, lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER DEVM
Translation:
Mater Deum.
Mother of the gods.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (MATER DEVM; Cybele) 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 Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), with the inscription "MATER DEVM" (Mother of the Gods) and an image of Cybele, a goddess associated with fertility and agriculture, on the reverse (back side). This coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and was likely used for high-value transactions or as a symbol of wealth and power.
