IC AR DENARIUS OF JULIA DOMNA AS AUGUSTA UNDER SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS 193 - 211 AD
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:9968435 | Denomination: Denarius |
Julia Domna (AD 160–217) was a Roman empress of Arab] origin, the second wife of Septimius Severus (reigned 193–211). She was born in Emesa (present day Homs) in the Roman province of Syria, into a family of priests of the deity Elagabalus. As a powerful political figure and member of the imperial family, Julia received titles such as "mother of the army camps". She was famous for her political influence. After Severus' death in 211, his two sons with Julia, Geta and Car...acalla, ruled jointly over Rome. Caracalla had Geta assassinated later that year. Julia continued to have a powerful role during the reign of Caracalla. Julia is thought to have committed suicide in 217 upon hearing of the assassination of Caracalla. After her death, her older sister Julia Maesa successfully contended for political powerObverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA: draped bust right
Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS, Isis, wearing polos on head, standing right, left foot on prow, holding Horus; behind, rudder.
Mint: Rome Minted: 200 AD
Dia: 18.5 mm Wt: 3.0 gm 12/12
Ref: RIC-577, RSC-174
VF-nEF GRADE: A choice near EF AR Denarius of Julia Domna. Domna was the wife of Septimius Severus and mother of Caracalla and Geta. Well centered, with strong detail and pleasing toning. Simply a excellent coin.
Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS, Isis, wearing polos on head, standing right, left foot on prow, holding Horus; behind, rudder.
Mint: Rome Minted: 200 AD
Dia: 18.5 mm Wt: 3.0 gm 12/12
Ref: RIC-577, RSC-174
VF-nEF GRADE: A choice near EF AR Denarius of Julia Domna. Domna was the wife of Septimius Severus and mother of Caracalla and Geta. Well centered, with strong detail and pleasing toning. Simply a excellent coin.
