Sestertius - Julia Domna MATER AVGG S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| 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#270349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Julia Domna, towered (as Cybele), draped, seated left in quadriga of lions, holding branch in right hand and leaning left arm on drum set on knee.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER AVGG S C
Translation:
Mater Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Mother of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Domna was part of a series of coins issued during her reign as Augusta, the empress of Rome, and was minted in large quantities. Despite its abundance, the coin is still considered valuable among collectors today, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
