Aureus - Julia Domna PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| 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#269946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, resting right hand on breast and resting left hand on arm of hair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (PVDICITIA; Pudicitia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), and it features an image of his wife, Julia Domna, on the obverse (front side). Julia Domna was a powerful and influential empress who played a significant role in Roman politics during her husband's reign. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and her support for the arts and education. The coin's reverse (back side) features the goddess Pudicitia, who represents modesty and chastity, which were highly valued virtues in ancient Roman culture. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and political values of the Roman Empire during this time period.
