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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Domna MATER DEVM S C; Cybele
| Bronze | 23.2 g | 30.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 23.2 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left arm on drum set on left knee; to either side of throne, lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER DEVM S C
Translation:
Mater Deum. Senatus Consultum.
Mother of the gods. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.67–26.45 g;Diameter varies: 29–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Cybele on the reverse side. Cybele was an ancient Roman goddess of fertility, agriculture, and nature, and was often depicted with a turreted crown, as seen on this coin. The inclusion of Cybele on the coinage of Julia Domna may have been a way to emphasize her role as a protector of the Roman state and its people.
