Sestertius - Julia Domna MATRI MAGNAE S C; Cybele
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-196 |
| 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#270329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, seated right on throne between lions, holding drum set on knee.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATRI MAGNAE S C
Translation:
Matri Magnae. Senatus Consultum.
To the great mother. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Domna, the wife of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Cybele on the reverse side. Cybele was an ancient Roman deity associated with fertility, agriculture, and the protection of cities. She was often depicted with a crown of towers, as seen on this coin, and was revered as the "Mother of the Gods" in Roman mythology. The inclusion of Cybele on this coin may have been a nod to her association with the Severan dynasty, which ruled Rome during a time of relative peace and prosperity.
