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Denarius - Julia Domna PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, resting right hand on breast and resting left hand on arm of hair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Unabridged legend: Pudicitia.
Translation: Purity.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.26–3.414 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.31 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (PVDICITIA; Pudicitia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's design features Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), with the goddess Pudicitia (also known as Pudicitia) on the reverse (back side). Pudicitia was the Roman goddess of modesty, chastity, and purity, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote the values of Roman womanhood and the emperor's commitment to moral reform.
