© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Septimius Severus and Julia Domna IVLIA AVGVSTA
| Gold | 6.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-201 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Julia Domna, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Translation:
Iulia Augusta.
Julia [Flavia] the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.08–7.34 g;Diameter varies: 20.1–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Julia Domna, who was the wife of Septimius Severus and the mother of Caracalla. She was known for her intelligence, political influence, and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman gods. The coin's design, which includes her image, reflects her importance in Roman society and politics during her lifetime.
