Aureus - Julia Domna (PIETAS AVGG; Pietas)
Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right.
Lettering: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, dropping incense on lit altar at left and holding box in left hand.
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Julia Domna (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Aureus (Numeric: 25)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.2 g
Size
20.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse Lettering
PIETAS AVGG
Comments
Mass varies: 7.16–7.23 g;
Diameter varies: 20–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
