© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Julia Domna, draped, seated 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: 3.12–3.42 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Julia Domna was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Julia Domna was the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus and was known for her intelligence, political influence, and beauty. Despite her prominence, the coinage bearing her image was not widely accepted by the Roman people, who saw her as a foreigner and a symbol of the empire's decline. This coin is a rare surviving example of a coin that was minted during a tumultuous period in Roman history.
