Denarius - Sabina (IVNONI REGINAE; Juno) (133-135) front Denarius - Sabina (IVNONI REGINAE; Juno) (133-135) back
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Denarius - Sabina IVNONI REGINAE; Juno

 
Silver 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
133-135
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#256986
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IVNONI REGINAE

Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To Queen Juno.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Sabina coin features an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of family and fertility in Roman culture during the time period. Additionally, the coin's design also includes an inscription that translates to "Juno, queen of the gods," further emphasizing her status as a powerful and revered deity in Roman mythology.