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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, resting right hand on breast and left hand on arm of chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.572–3.862 g;Diameter varies: 17.35–19.5 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), 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 sciences. The coin's reverse (back side) features the goddess Pudicitia, who represents modesty and chastity, which was an important virtue in ancient Roman culture. The coin's design and imagery reflect the values and ideals of the Roman Empire during this time period.
