Dupondius - Julia Domna MATER AVGG S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| 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#270380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Julia Domna, towered (as Cybele), draped, seated left in quadriga of lions, holding branch in right hand and leaning left arm on drum set on knee.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER AVGG S C
Translation:
Mater Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Mother of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius was a bronze coin introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus in 193 AD. It was equal in value to two sestertii or one-eighth of a denarius, which was the standard silver coin of the time. The Dupondius was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and remained in circulation until the 4th century AD. The coin , featuring Julia Domna, was minted during the reign of her husband, Emperor Septimius Severus, and bears the inscription "MATER AVGG S C" which means "Mother of the Augusti" in Latin, highlighting her status as the empress and mother of the emperor's heirs. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during that time period.