Denarius - Julia Domna CERERE AVG; Ceres
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, standing left, holding raised torch in right hand and corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERERE AVG
Translation:
Cerere Augustae.
To venerable Ceres.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (CERERE AVG; Ceres) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), and it features the image of Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side). Julia Domna was a powerful and influential woman, known for her intelligence, political savvy, and patronage of the arts. She was also revered as a goddess by the Roman people, and her image appeared on many coins and other artifacts throughout the empire. The coin's reverse (back side) features the goddess Ceres, who was the patron deity of agriculture and fertility, reflecting the importance of agriculture and the Roman Empire's reliance on a stable food supply.
