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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Empress Julia Domna

196-211

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. The back (reverse) depicts Pietas (Piety) standing by a lighted altar with her hands raised.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium