| Egyptian Journal of Archeological and Restoration StudiesTHE SYMBOLISM OF THE CRESCENT MOON AND SEVEN STARS’ SYMBOL ON ROMAN COINS DURING THE 2ND CENTURY A.D.
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejars.2024.396695
pages: 263-268
Rehan, D.
Greek & Roman dept. Egyptian Museum, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Cairo, Egypt
Abstract:
This paper aims to shed light on one of the astronomical symbols spread on Roman Coins during the Second Century A.D., the Crescent moon and seven stars’ symbol, which was depicted in two different types. The first type is seven stars within and above the moon, it is found on the coins of Hadrian, Niger, Septimius Severus, and his family. The second type is a star within the moon and six around it, this type appeared only on the coins of Faustina I, and II. This study shows how the inscription on the coin helps to explain the exact Astronomical interpretation of this symbol. And it hasn’t the same astronomical interpretation, but each type has a different astronomical interpretation. As well the study proves that this symbol isn’t related to a specific astronomical event like most other astronomical symbols, but Roman emperors used it on their coins to support their political and religious purposes.
Keywords:
Astronomical symbols Seven stars Coin Pleiades Ursa Major & Minor
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