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Aureus - Manlia Scantilla IVNO REGINA; Juno
193 year| Gold | 6.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Didius Julianus (Marcus Didius Iulianus) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, peacock, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To Queen Juno.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus was a gold coin used in the Roman Empire, and the Manlia Scantilla (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (193) coin is a specific issue of this coin that features an image of the goddess Juno on the reverse side. What's interesting about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional reign. Elagabalus was a priest of the sun god Elagabal, and he introduced many Eastern religious practices to Rome, which was seen as unusual and even scandalous to some people. Despite this, the coin still bears the traditional Roman imagery and inscriptions, highlighting the blending of cultures and religious practices during this time period.
