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Sestertius - Julia Mamaea FECVNDITAS AVGVSTAE S C; Fecunditas
| Bronze | 20 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae in right hand and extending left hand to child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVGVSTAE S C
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial fertility. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.2–28.73 g;Diameter varies: 25.81–33 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Julia Mamaea coin is that it features an image of Fecunditas, the Roman goddess of fertility, on the reverse side. This is significant because Fecunditas was an important deity in ancient Roman culture, and her representation on the coin highlights the importance of fertility and prosperity in Roman society. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious values of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD, making it a valuable historical artifact for studying the period.
