Denarius - Julia Soaemias PIETAS AVG; Pietas
| 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#276904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, sacrificing over altar and holding incense-box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Soaemias coin is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Pietas, who is shown on the reverse side of the coin. Pietas was a personification of the concept of piety and devotion, and was often depicted as a woman carrying a sacrifice or offering to the gods. The inclusion of Pietas on this coin may have been a way to emphasize the importance of religious devotion and sacrifice in Roman culture.
