Sestertius - Julia Maesa IVNO S C; Juno
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO S C
Translation:
Iuno. Senatus Consultum.
Juno. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Maesa, the grandmother of the Roman emperor Elagabalus, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Juno on the reverse side. Juno was the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to highlight Julia Maesa's role as a prominent matriarch in Roman society. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition was a common material used for Roman coins during this period, as it was durable and relatively inexpensive to produce.
