Dupondius - Julia Domna MATER DEVM S C; Cybele
| 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#270386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand, resting left arm on drum set on left knee; to either side of throne, lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER DEVM S C
Translation:
Mater Deum. Senatus Consultum.
Mother of the gods. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Julia Domna (MATER DEVM S C; Cybele) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's design features Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), and the goddess Cybele on the reverse (back side). Cybele was an ancient Roman goddess of fertility, agriculture, and nature, and was often depicted with a turreted crown, as seen on the coin. The coin's bronze composition and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.