Dupondius - Julia Domna PVDICITIA S C; Pudicitia
| 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#274046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudiitia (Julia Domna?), draped, seated left, head front, holding sceptre in hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA S C
Translation:
Pudicitia. Senatus Consultum.
Purity. 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 empress Julia Domna on one side and the Roman goddess Pudicitia on the other. Pudicitia was the goddess of modesty, chastity, and purity, and her presence on the coin may have been a nod to Julia Domna's reputation for being a virtuous and modest empress. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a female figure on both sides, making it a unique and interesting piece of history.
