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Aureus - Julia Soaemias IVNO REGINA; Juno
| Gold | 32.3 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 32.3 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled and diademed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and palladium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To Queen Juno.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.24–46.72 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Soaemias coin is notable for its rare and unique design, featuring a portrait of Julia Soaemias, the mother of the Roman emperor Elagabalus, on the obverse (front side), and a depiction of the goddess Juno on the reverse (back side). This coin is one of the few examples of a Roman coin that features a female figure as the main subject, making it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors and historians.
