Denarius - Julia Mamaea PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, right hand placed on lips, and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Mamaea coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Julia Mamaea, the emperor's mother, while the reverse depicts the goddess Pudicitia (also known as Pudicity) standing left, holding a shield and a spear. Pudicitia was a personification of the virtue of chastity and modesty, and her appearance on the coin may have been intended to emphasize the emperor's commitment to traditional Roman values. It's worth noting that the coin's design and symbolism would have been carefully chosen to convey a specific message or ideology. In this case, the emphasis on Pudicitia may have been a way for Alexander Severus to promote his image as a virtuous and moral leader, at a time when the Roman Empire was facing various challenges and conflicts.
