Sestertius - Lucilla IVNO REGINA S C; Juno
| Bronze | 28 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-169 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA S C
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae. Senatus Consultum.
To Queen Juno. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Lucilla, the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Juno on the reverse side. Juno was the goddess of marriage and childbirth, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to highlight Lucilla's role as a matriarch and symbol of Roman family values.
