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Aureus of Julia Domna, Rome

Aureus of Julia Domna, Rome

r. 193 - 217 CE

Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus

Roman

Obv.: Bust of Julia Domna, draped, head bare to r. The hair is elaborately waved in four horizontal ridges, with a large chignon at the back. Rev.: Diana, draped, standing facing l., head l., holding long torch pointing upward to l., in both hands.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins