Denarius - Julia Domna PIETAS AVGG; Pietas
| 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#269942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left or right, at altar, raising up both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Translation:
Pietas Augustorum.
Piety of the emperors (Augusti).
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), and it features an image of his wife, Julia Domna, on the obverse (front side). Julia Domna was a powerful and influential empress who played a significant role in Roman politics during her husband's reign. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and her support for the arts and education. The coin's reverse (back side) features the goddess Pietas, who represents the virtue of piety and devotion to the gods, which was an important value in ancient Roman culture. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and political values of the Roman Empire during this time period.
