Dupondius - Julia Domna IVNONEM S C; Juno
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONEM S C
Translation:
Iunonem. Senatus Consultum.
Of Juno. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Julia Domna coin features an image of the Roman goddess Juno on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin, as most coins of that time period featured images of the emperor or other male figures. This suggests that Julia Domna, the empress who commissioned the coin, may have had a strong interest in promoting the cult of Juno, or that she wanted to emphasize her own connection to the goddess.