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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna MATER DEVM; Cybele
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and drum in left hand; at her feet, left, lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER DEVM
Translation:
Mater Deum.
Mother of the gods.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (MATER DEVM; Cybele) coin features an image of Julia Domna, the wife of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts Cybele, a goddess from ancient Roman mythology. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and it's interesting to note that Julia Domna was one of the most powerful women in Roman history, known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts.
