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Sestertius - Julia Domna IVNO S C; Juno
| Bronze | 22.4 g | 30 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 | 22.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO S C
Translation:
Iuno. Senatus Consultum.
Juno. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.72–24.64 g;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 (IVNO S C; Juno) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Juno, who was the wife of Jupiter and the goddess of marriage and childbirth. The coin's design was meant to honor Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, who was known for her intelligence, beauty, and influence in Roman politics. The coin's bronze material and 22.4g weight were also significant, as they represented the value and durability of the Roman currency during that time.
