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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Julia Domna

193-217

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. The back (reverse) depicts Felicity standing and holding a scepter in her left hand and cornucopia in her right.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium