© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Domna IVNONEM S C; Juno
| Bronze | 23.6 g | 31.5 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 | 23.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274017 |
|---|---|
| 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: 22.02–24.93 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 the Sestertius - Julia Domna (IVNONEM S C; Juno) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Juno on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the image of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and it serves as a representation of the blending of traditional Roman values with the new imperial system.
