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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bonus Eventus, draped, standing left, holding up basket of fruit in right hand and two corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONI EVENTVS
Translation:
Boni Eventus.
Of good success.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.533–3.6 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's obverse side features the image of Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, while the reverse side depicts a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a female figure holding a shield and a spear. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and prosperous state, and the image of Julia Domna was included to emphasize the emperor's family ties and legitimacy.
