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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Maesa FECVNDITAS AVG; Fecunditas
| Silver | 2.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, extending her right hand over a child and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVG
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae.
Imperial fertility.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.19–3.89 g;Diameter varies: 17.07–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Maesa coin features an image of Fecunditas, the Roman goddess of fertility, on the reverse side. This is significant because Fecunditas was a prominent deity during the reign of Julia Maesa, who was known for her efforts to promote fertility and population growth in the Roman Empire. The inclusion of Fecunditas on the coin highlights the importance of this goddess during that time period and provides insight into the cultural and religious values of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
