CVC & Collectables presents this Roman Empire Julia Paula AR Denarius was issued during the brief tenure of Julia Paula as Augusta (Empress) of the Roman Empire, during her marriage to Emperor Elagabalus. Julia Paula held this title from AD 219 to 220, after which she was divorced. The coin features Concordia on the reverse, symbolizing harmony, a key theme in imperial propaganda, particularly within the context of imperial marriages and governance.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Julia Paula, Roman Empress
- Date: AD 219-220
- Denomination: AR Denarius
- Obverse: Depicts the bust of Julia Paula, draped.
- Reverse: Features Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony, seated and often holding a patera (sacrificial dish) and a cornucopia, representing peace, prosperity, and unity. The imagery reflects the idealized stability Julia Paula’s marriage was meant to bring to the empire.
- Grade: NGC Choice About Uncirculated (Ch AU), indicating minimal wear and strong detail on both the obverse and reverse.
- Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5
- Composition: Silver
Collectibility:
Coins of Julia Paula are highly collectible due to her short reign as Augusta and her connection to the notorious emperor Elagabalus. The Concordia reverse adds symbolic depth, representing imperial harmony during a tumultuous period. The Ch AU (Choice About Uncirculated) grade makes this coin particularly desirable for collectors, as it is well-preserved with sharp details and minimal wear. Find more alike here!
