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Denarius of Julia Domna

Denarius of Julia Domna

r. 193 - 217 CE

Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus

Roman

Obverse: bust, dr., r.; Reverse: Isis, wearing polos, draped, standing front, head turned r., holding in l. arm the child Horus, her l. foot steps on prow, behind her a rudder; Horus about to take the breast; SAECVLI FELICITAS

Silver

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins