Sestertius - Julia Domna AEQVITATI PVBLICAE S C; Tres Monetae
| Bronze | 21.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The three Monetae, all draped, standing left, each holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at their feet, heaps of metal.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITATI PVBLICAE S C
Translation:
Aeqvitati Publicae. Senatus Consultum.
Public equity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Julia Domna coin is that it features an image of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the personification of the Roman Empire, Aequitas, standing between two pillars, symbolizing the balance and stability that the Empire aimed to maintain.
