Denarius - Julia Maesa IVNO CONSERVATRIX; Juno
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO CONSERVATRIX
Translation:
Iuno Conservatrix.
Juno the protectress.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Julia Maesa, also known as Juno, was minted during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 218 to 222 AD. This coin was significant because it marked a departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of the emperor or other male figures. The use of Julia Maesa's image on the coin was a nod to her influence and power as the emperor's grandmother and adviser.