© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Julia Domna PIETAS AVG; Pietas and Vesta
| Silver | 2.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Piestas (Vesta?), draped, seated left, holding palladium and resting right arm on chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Julia Domna, the wife of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts Pietas and Vesta, two personifications of the Roman virtues of piety and reverence. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant political and military turmoil, and the image of Julia Domna was likely used as a symbol of stability and continuity.
