193-217AD Julia Domna Silver Denarius – gVF

Julia Domna – “Pia Felix Augusta”

Background

Julia Domna, born around 160 AD in Emesa, Syria, played a significant role as the wife of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus. She belonged to a distinguished Syrian family and possessed a keen intellect, becoming known for her intelligence and political acumen. Julia Domna married Septimius Severus in 187 AD, and their union proved politically strategic, solidifying Severus’s connections in the eastern provinces.

Role as Empress

As empress, Julia Domna was actively involved in the administration of the empire. She engaged in literary and philosophical circles, patronizing scholars and intellectuals. Her court became a center of learning and cultural exchange, fostering a more enlightened atmosphere. Julia Domna’s influence extended to political affairs, with some historians suggesting her involvement in diplomatic matters and advising Severus on policy decisions.

Struggles of Power

Tragically, as the empire faced internal strife and military challenges, Julia Domna witnessed the deaths of her husband and two sons, Caracalla and Geta, who succumbed to power struggles and political rivalries. Grief-stricken, she found herself in a precarious position during the subsequent power transitions. In 217 AD, facing the approaching forces of the usurper Macrinus, Julia Domna took her own life, marking the end of a remarkable and tumultuous chapter in Roman imperial history.

Domna became the first empress dowager to receive the title combination “Pia Felix Augusta”, which may have implied greater powers being vested in her than what was usual for a Roman empress mother.

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