Denarius - Julia Domna PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, facing front, resting right hand on breast and left elbow on arm of chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
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 education. The coin's reverse (back side) features the goddess Pudicitia (also known as Pudicitia), who was the Roman goddess of modesty, chastity, and purity. The inclusion of Julia Domna's image on the coin was a departure from the traditional Roman practice of featuring only male figures on coins, and it reflects the growing influence of women in Roman society during this period.
