Aureus - Sabina IVNONI REGINAE; Juno
| Gold | 7.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133-135 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre; to left, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI REGINAE
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To Queen Juno.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Sabina coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features a portrait of Hadrian's wife, Sabina, on the obverse (front side), with the goddess Juno on the reverse (back side). The coin was used as a means of propaganda to promote the image of Sabina as a virtuous and powerful Roman empress, and it is believed that the coin was minted in large quantities to be distributed throughout the empire as a symbol of the Roman state's wealth and power.