Denarius - Julia Domna MATRI DEVM; Cybele
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, standing front, head left, holding drum in right hand and sceptre in left hand, resting left arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATRI DEVM
Translation:
Matri Deum.
Mother of the gods (Cybele).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (MATRI DEVM; Cybele) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin features the image of Julia Domna, the empress and wife of Caracalla, on the obverse side, and the goddess Cybele on the reverse side. Cybele was an important deity in ancient Roman religion, associated with fertility, agriculture, and the protection of cities. The inclusion of Cybele on the coinage of the time was a way to promote the imperial cult and reinforce the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule.
