Aureus - Julia Maesa PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| 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#276935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, seated left, drawing veil over face with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin's design features an image of Julia Maesa, the grandmother of the emperor Elagabalus, who was known for her beauty and piety. The coin's obverse side shows her portrait, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Pudicitia (modesty) standing left, holding a scepter and a patera (a ritual offering dish). The coin's design was meant to highlight Julia Maesa's virtues and her importance in Roman society.