Sestertius - Julia Domna FECVNDITAS S C; Fecunditas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-196 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding a child in her left arm; a second and third child stand on each side of her.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS S C
Translation:
Fecunditas. Senatus Consultum.
Fertility. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Domna, the wife of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, has an interesting reverse side design. It depicts the goddess Fecunditas, who represents fertility and abundance, standing left, holding a scepter and a child. This imagery symbolizes Julia Domna's role as a mother and her association with fertility and prosperity.