Dupondius - Julia Domna PIETAS AVGG S C; Pietas
| 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#270392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, dropping incense on altar and holding box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Pietas Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Julia Domna coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. One of his most significant reforms was the introduction of a new currency system, which included the dupondius coin. The dupondius was a bronze coin that was equivalent to two sestertii or one-fourth of a denarius, and it was used to pay soldiers and civil servants. The coin features an image of Julia Domna, the empress of Septimius Severus, on the obverse side, and an image of Pietas, the personification of piety, on the reverse side. The coin's inscription, "PIETAS AVGG S C," stands for "Pietas Augustorum Sacra," which means "Sacred Piety of the Emperors." This coin is an interesting example of how currency was used as a tool for political propaganda and to promote the ideals of the Roman Empire.