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Denarius - Julia Domna PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, facing front, resting right hand on breast and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.13–3.36 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.2 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 Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Julia Domna, the emperor's mother, who was known for her beauty and intelligence. The reverse of the coin depicts the goddess Pudicitia, who represents modesty and chastity, which was a virtue highly valued in Roman women. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Roman values and the importance of family and morality.
