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Aureus - Julia Domna ROMAE AETERNAE P← P←; Roma
| Gold | 7.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-194 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE P← P←
Translation:
Romae Aeternae. Pater Patriae.
To Everlasting Rome. Father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.753–7.22 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. Julia Domna was the emperor's wife and was known for her intelligence, political influence, and beauty. The coin features an image of Julia Domna on one side and the Roman goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the unity and strength of the Roman Empire under the rule of Septimius Severus and his family.
