Quinarius - Julia Domna HILARITAS; Hilaritas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#269906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS
Translation:
Hilaritas.
Joy.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Hilaritas (Hilarity) on the reverse side. This image symbolizes the joy and happiness that Julia Domna brought to the Roman people during her time as empress. It's a unique representation of a Roman empress being associated with a positive and uplifting concept, rather than the more common images of gods and goddesses associated with war, power, or wisdom.
