Denarius - Julia Domna PACI VAETERNAE; Pax
| 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#269976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI VAETERNAE
Translation:
Paci Aeternae.
To eternal peace.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (PACI VAETERNAE; Pax) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and stability. The coin's design features Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), and the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse (back side). The coin's minting was likely intended to promote the idea of peace and prosperity under the Severan dynasty.