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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Soaemias IVNO REGINA; Juno
| Silver | 2.9 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled and diademed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and palladium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To Queen Juno.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.4–3.38 g;Diameter varies: 17.9–18.65 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Soaemias coin features an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side. This is significant because Julia Soaemias, the empress who issued the coin, was known for her strong devotion to the cult of Juno, and the coin may have been issued as a way to promote her religious beliefs.
