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As with bust of Julia Domna, struck under Caracalla

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 211–217
Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 25.5 mm. Weight: 10.51 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.598
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Draped, diademed bust of Julia Domna to right.
IVLIAPIA FELIXAVG
Reverse: Biga to left, driven by Luna holding whip and reins.
LVNALVCIFERA in ex.: SC
ProvenanceAbout 1949: with L. Forrer (said to be from the Montague Collection); acquired about 1949 by Cornelius C. Vermeule III from L. Forrer; 1998 year-end gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA