Denarius - Julia Maesa IVNO REGINA; 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#276928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; to left, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To Queen Juno.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Maesa (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (218-222) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Juno on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin, as most coins of that time period featured images of the emperor or other male figures. This suggests that Julia Maesa, the empress who commissioned the coin, may have had a strong devotion to the goddess Juno and wanted to promote her worship through the coinage.