© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna MATER AVGG
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Julia Domna, towered (as Cybele), draped, seated left in quadriga of lions, holding branch in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER AVGG
Translation:
Mater Augustorum.
Mother of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.85–3.56 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (MATER AVGG) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's obverse features the image of Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, who was renowned for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts. The coin's reverse features the legend "MATER AVGG" (Mother of the Augusti), highlighting Julia Domna's status as the mother of the emperor's sons, Caracalla and Geta. This coin is a testament to the powerful women who played significant roles in Roman history, and it provides a glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of the Roman Empire during that time.
