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Denarius of Julia Domna

Denarius of Julia Domna

r. 193 - 211 CE

Septimius Severus

Roman

Obverse: bust, dr. r; Reverse: Cybele (Magna Mater),turreted (mural crown), seated l., on a throne, holding branch in r. hand, and scepter in l. hand; l. elbow resting on a drum, set on throne: on both sides of throne, lions seated l., the l. lion only half seen; Mater Deum inscription

Silver

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins