Sestertius - Sabina IVNONI REGINAE S C; Juno
| Orichalcum | 25 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133-135 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#256989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVNONI REGINAE
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 features an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side. This is notable because Juno was also the patron goddess of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD. It's possible that the inclusion of Juno's image on the coin was a nod to her association with the imperial family and the empire's prosperity.
