© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Julia Domna, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR
Translation:
Mater Augustorum, Mater Senatus, Mater Patriae.
Mother of the emperors (Augusti), mother of the senate, mother of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.51–3.36 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. One of his most notable reforms was the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire, effectively extending the rights and privileges of Roman citizenship to millions of people across the empire. This coin, which features the image of Julia Domna, Caracalla's mother and a powerful advisor, serves as a tangible reminder of the significant social and political changes that took place during this period in Roman history.
