Quinarius - Julia Mamaea IVNO CONSERVATRIX; Juno
| Silver | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-235 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, diademed, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO CONSERVATRIX
Translation:
Iuno Conservatrix.
Juno the protectress.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Julia Mamaea coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Julia Mamaea, the emperor's mother, who was known for her political influence and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Juno, which is represented on the coin's reverse. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the political and religious values of the Roman Empire during this period.