Wife of Heliogabalus and daughter of Julius Cornelius Paulus (Cornelii).

Empress Julia Paula ruled from 217 to 220 alongside her husband Emperor Elagabalus. The coinage of the Roman Empire changed significantly during this period, as Elagabalus introduced a new religious cult in which the ruler was also given a divine role. The coins of Julia Paula mainly depicted traditional Roman deities, such as Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. In addition, however, new motifs appeared that were connected to Elagabalus' new religion. Julia Paula's coins were generally of good quality, and the empress's portrait was well executed. The inscriptions on the coins are also varied and were often of a religious nature. Some examples of Julia Paula's coins: On Aureus, Julia Paula depicts the goddess Jupiter Ammon, who was the female counterpart of the deity Elagabalus, Sol Invictus. The inscription: "Iulia Paula Augusta, Mater Magna, Divi Sol Invicti" (Julia Paula Augusta, the Great Mother, mother of the Sun God Invictus). On the denarius, Julia Paula is Jupiter. The inscription: "Iulia Paula Augusta, Mater Castrorum" (Julia Paula Augusta, mother of the camps). On the sestertius, Julia Paula represents Juno. Inscription: "Iulia Paula Augusta, Mater Populi Romani" (Julia Paula Augusta, Mother of the Roman People).Julia Paula's coins are important to Roman history and culture as they provide insight into the political and religious conditions of the era.