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Denarius - Julia Mamaea IVNO CONSERVATRIX; Juno
| Silver | 2.8 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-235 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Juno, diademed, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO CONSERVATRIX
Translation:
Iuno Conservatrix.
Juno the protectress.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.01–4.14 g;Diameter varies: 17.83–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Mamaea coin features an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side. This is significant because Julia Mamaea, the empress who issued the coin, was known for her strong devotion to the cult of Juno, and the coin was likely issued to promote her religious beliefs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (225-235) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Julia Mamaea (IVNO CONSERVATRIX; Juno) (225-235) coin.
