Aureus - Manlia Scantilla IVNO REGINA; Juno
193 year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268008 |
|---|---|
| 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 coin was used as a means of payment and was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was also used as a symbol of wealth and power, and was often given as a gift to high-ranking officials or military leaders.
