© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna MATRI CASTRORVM
| Silver | 3.3 g | 17.5 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Julia Domna, veiled, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding a box of incense in left hand; to left, two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATRI CASTRORVM
Translation:
Matri Castrorum.
Mother of the camps.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.22–3.4 g;Diameter varies: 17.2–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Julia Domna (MATRI CASTRORVM) coin is that it features the image of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, who was known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts. She was a powerful and respected figure in Roman society, and her image on the coin reflects her importance in the empire during her time.
