Denarius - Julia Domna P M TR P VIII COS II P P; Victory
| 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#269973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath over shield set up on base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIII COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side. The image of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch was a common motif on Roman coins, but this particular coin is unique in that it features Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and dominance. This design was only used on coins minted during the reign of Septimius Severus, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.