Sestertius - Julia Domna (IVNONEM S C; Juno) (211-217) front Sestertius - Julia Domna (IVNONEM S C; Juno) (211-217) back
Sestertius - Julia Domna (IVNONEM S C; Juno) (211-217) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Sestertius - Julia Domna IVNONEM S C; Juno

 
Bronze 23.3 g 32 mm
Description
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
23.3 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#274016
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: IVNONEM S C

Translation:
Iunonem. Senatus Consultum.
Of Juno. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 21.01–25.71 g;
Diameter varies: 31–32 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Julia Domna, who was the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus and the mother of Emperor Caracalla. She was known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts, and her image appears on many coins from this period.