Denarius - Julia Domna P M TR P XII COS II P P; Genius
| 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#269974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XII COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth 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 was issued during her husband's reign, Septimius Severus, who was the Roman Emperor from 193 to 211 AD. Julia Domna was a powerful and influential empress, known for her intelligence, political acumen, and patronage of the arts. She was also known for her beauty and was often depicted on coins with a radiant crown, symbolizing her status as the empress. The coin's design featuring Julia Domna and the inscription "Genius" suggests that she was seen as a symbol of wisdom and intelligence, reflecting her role as a powerful advisor to her husband and her influence on Roman politics.