Sestertius - Julia Domna PVDICITIA S C; Pudicitia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudiitia (Julia Domna?), draped, seated left, head front, holding sceptre in hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA S C
Translation:
Pudicitia. Senatus Consultum.
Purity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Roman goddess Pudicitia (also known as Pudicity) on the reverse side. Pudicitia was the goddess of modesty, chastity, and purity, and her image on the coin was meant to symbolize the virtues that Julia Domna embodied. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was ruled by a virtuous and moral leader, and that the empress was a symbol of those values.
