Quinarius - Julia Domna PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| 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#269945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, head front, resting right hand on breast and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Julia Domna (PVDICITIA; Pudicitia) was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, is an example of the shift towards more realistic portrayals of women in Roman art during this period. This coin is also notable for its use of the Latin word "Pudicitia" (modesty) to describe Julia Domna, reflecting the cultural values of the time.