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Denarius - Julia Domna BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus
| Silver | 2.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-196 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269994 |
|---|---|
| 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
Unabridged legend: Boni Eventus
Translation: Of good success
Comment
Mass varies: 2.67–2.78 g;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 (193-211 AD), and it features an image of his wife, Julia Domna, on the obverse (front side). Julia Domna was a powerful and influential empress who played a significant role in Roman politics during her husband's reign. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and her support for the arts and literature. The coin's reverse (back side) features the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and prosperity.
