© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Volusianus IVNONI MARTIALI S C; Juno
| Bronze | 15.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round tetrastyle temple, in which is seated Juno, front; at her side, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI MARTIALI S C
Translation:
Iunoni Martiali. Senatus Consultum.
Juno, the mother of Mars. / Juno, the warmonger. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.398–18.44 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 its reverse side. This is notable because Juno was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and was often depicted on coins during this time period. The inclusion of her image on this coin suggests that she was still held in high regard by the Roman people during the reign of Volusianus (251-253 AD), who was a relatively minor emperor during a period of significant political upheaval in the Roman Empire.
