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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna MATRI DEVM; Cybele
| 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#273664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, standing front, head left, holding drum in right hand and sceptre in left hand, resting left arm on column; at feet, left, lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATRI DEVM
Translation:
Matri Deum.
Mother of the gods (Cybele).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.689–3.68 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (MATRI DEVM; Cybele) coin features an image of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, on the obverse (front side), and an image of Cybele, the Roman goddess of fertility and agriculture, on the reverse (back side). This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing economic and political challenges, and the image of Cybele was likely included to promote the idea of fertility and abundance, as well as to reinforce the emperor's claim to divine authority.
