Denarius - Julia Mamaea (PIETAS AVGVSTAE; Pietas) (225-235) front Denarius - Julia Mamaea (PIETAS AVGVSTAE; Pietas) (225-235) back
Denarius - Julia Mamaea (PIETAS AVGVSTAE; Pietas) (225-235) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Denarius - Julia Mamaea PIETAS AVGVSTAE; Pietas

 
Silver 3 g 19 mm
Description
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
3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279415
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left beside lighted altar, raising right hand and holding incense-box in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTAE

Translation:
Pietas Augustae.
To the venerable piety.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.27–3.45 g;
Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;

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 Mamaea coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas (representing duty and devotion) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the 3rd century AD. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of traditional values and virtues.