© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Domna CONSECRATIO S C
| Bronze | 24.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Peacock flying right, bearing aloft Julia Domna, mantle flying behind her head, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Translation:
Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Julia Domna (CONSECRATIO S C) coin is that it features an image of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, who was known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts. She was a powerful and respected figure in Roman society, and her image on the coin reflects her importance in the empire during her time.
