Dupondius - Julia Mamaea IVNO CONSERVATRIX S C; Juno
| Bronze | 11.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO CONSERVATRIX S C
Translation:
Iuno Conservatrix. Senatus Consultum.
Juno the protectress. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.12–11.27 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Julia Mamaea coin features an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side. This is significant because Julia Mamaea, the empress who issued the coin, was known for her strong devotion to the cult of Juno, and the coin's design may have been intended to promote her religious beliefs. Additionally, the coin's depiction of Juno may have been meant to emphasize the importance of family and fertility in Roman society during this time period.
