Denarius - Julia Soaemias IVNO; 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#276901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO
Translation:
Iuno.
Juno.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Soaemias (IVNO; Juno) (218-222) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Juno on the obverse (front side), which is unusual for a Roman coin, as most coins of that time depicted the emperor or other male figures. This suggests that Julia Soaemias, the empress who minted the coin, may have had a strong devotion to Juno or wanted to promote the goddess's cult.
