2016-03-08 Tue

Women played a pivotal role in the history of Roman Empire. They were sometimes responsible for running the empire when the emperor was too young. From Fulvia, wife of Marcus Antonius to Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt. From Julia, daughter of Augustus who died in 14 AD Denarius to Valeria Messalina, wife of Claudius, on a provincial coin from Cnossos, Crete, and from Aeolis, all these coins beautifully epitomised the glory of these amazing Empresses. Click here to get more detailed information about Roman coins on women.