Aureus - Julia Maesa IVNO; Juno
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; to left, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO
Translation:
Iuno.
Juno.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Julia Maesa is notable for its rare and unique design. While most coins of the time featured images of the emperor or other male figures, this coin features a portrait of Julia Maesa, the mother of the emperor Elagabalus. This makes it a rare example of a coin that highlights the importance of women in ancient Roman society. Additionally, the coin's design also features the goddess Juno, who was revered as the protector of the Roman state and the wife of Jupiter, further emphasizing the significance of women in Roman culture.
