Denarius - Julia Domna NOBILITAS; Nobilitas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nobilitas, standing front, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and palladium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOBILITAS
Translation: Nobility.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna 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 reverse of the coin bears the image of Nobilitas, the personification of nobility, which was an important virtue in Roman society. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and political values of the Roman Empire during this period.