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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna SAECVL FELICIT
| Silver | 2.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-196 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crescent with seven stars above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVL FELICIT
Unabridged legend: Saeculi Felicitas.
Translation: Age of good fortune.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.216–3.26 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Julia Domna (SAECVL FELICIT) coin is that it features an image of Julia Domna, the wife of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. She was known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts and sciences. The coin's design was meant to promote her image as a symbol of imperial power and stability during a time of political turmoil.
