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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Julia Mamaea IVNO CONSERVATRIX; Juno
| Gold | 6.1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-235 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, diademed, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO CONSERVATRIX
Translation:
Iuno Conservatrix.
Juno the protectress.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Mamaea coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Julia Mamaea, the emperor's mother, who was known for her political influence and was appointed as the imperial advisor. The coin's reverse side depicts Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, who was also associated with the Roman state and its prosperity. The coin's design symbolizes the close relationship between the emperor and his mother, as well as the importance of family and prosperity in Roman culture.
