© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Soaemias MATER DEVM S C; Cybele
| Bronze | 22 g | 32 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, seated left in a throne between two lions, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left arm on drum set on left knee.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATER DEVM S C
Translation:
Mater Deum. Senatus Consultum.
Mother of the gods. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.31–23.77 g;Diameter varies: 31.5–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Cybele, a goddess from ancient Roman mythology, on one side, and Julia Soaemias, the mother of the Roman emperor Elagabalus, on the other side. This coin was minted during Elagabalus' reign (218-222 AD) and is a rare example of a coin that combines both pagan and Christian imagery, reflecting the religious diversity of the Roman Empire during that time.
