Denarius - Julia Domna FECVNDITAS; Fecunditas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| 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#269898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding a child in her left arm; a second and third child stand on each side of her.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS
Translation:
Fecunditas.
Fertility.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (FECVNDITAS; Fecunditas) 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 efforts to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Venus, which is reflected in the coin's reverse (back side) image of Fecunditas, the Roman goddess of fertility and prosperity.
