Dupondius - Julia Domna (FECVNDITAS S C; Fecunditas) (193-196) front Dupondius - Julia Domna (FECVNDITAS S C; Fecunditas) (193-196) back
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Dupondius - Julia Domna FECVNDITAS S C; Fecunditas

 
Bronze 8.8 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Empress
Julia Domna (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
193-196
Value
1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
8.8 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#270333
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child in her arms; a second child stands before her.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FECVNDITAS S C

Translation:
Fecunditas. Senatus Consultum.
Fertility. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Julia Domna (FECVNDITAS S C; Fecunditas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fecunditas, who was revered for her ability to grant fertility and prosperity to the Roman people. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and abundance that the Roman Empire enjoyed during the reign of Julia Domna, the empress who commissioned the coin's production.