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Denarius of Julia Domna

Denarius of Julia Domna

r. 193 - 217 CE

Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus

Roman

Obv.: Bust, dr. r. Rev.: Cybele (Magna Mater), draped, seated l. on a throne, wearing a mural crown, holding brach extended in r. hand, l. elbow resting on drum set on throne, l. hand holding a diagonal scepter; lions seated on both sides of the throne, l. partially seen

Silver

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins