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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Empress Julia Domna

211-217

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 Pudicitia (Modesty) enthroned.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium