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#270327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, with child at breast; at her feet, a second child, in a cradle.
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 Fecunditas (FECVNDITAS) inscription on the coin refers to the fertility and prosperity of the Roman Empire during Julia Domna's reign as empress. She was known for her wisdom, intelligence, and influence on her husband, Emperor Septimius Severus, and was revered as a symbol of fertility and abundance. The coin's design, featuring Julia Domna with a radiate crown and a scepter, further emphasizes her role as a powerful and benevolent leader.
