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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Mamaea IVNO CONSERVATRIX S C; Juno
| Bronze | 20.9 g | 32 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 | 20.9 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO CONSERVATRIX S C
Translation:
Iuno Conservatrix. Senatus Consultum.
Juno the protectress. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.65–21.18 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Mamaea (IVNO CONSERVATRIX S C; Juno) was minted during the reign of her son, Emperor Alexander Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's design features a portrait of Julia Mamaea on the obverse (front side) and an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse (back side). This coin is significant because it highlights the important role that Julia Mamaea played in Roman politics and society during her time, as well as the cultural influence of the Roman Empire on its territories.
