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Aureus - Julia Domna MATER DEVM; Cybele
| Gold | 7.27 g | 20 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 | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in extended right hand and 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 features an image of the Roman empress Julia Domna on one side and the goddess Cybele on the other. Cybele was an ancient Roman goddess of fertility, agriculture, and nature, and was often depicted with a crown of turrets, as seen on the coin. The inclusion of Cybele on the coin may have been a nod to Julia Domna's association with the goddess, as she was known for her devotion to the Roman state religion and was often depicted with symbols of fertility and prosperity.
