Denarius - Julia Paula IVSTITIA; Justitia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 219-220 |
| 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#276885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Justitia, draped, seated left, raising right hand, resting her left hand on sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTITIA
Translation:
Iustitia.
Justice.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Paula (IVSTITIA; Justitia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's design features a portrait of Julia Paula, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), and the goddess Justitia (Iustitia) on the reverse (back side). The coin's minting was likely a way for the emperor to promote his wife's image and reinforce the idea of justice and fairness, which was an important aspect of Roman culture and governance.