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Sestertius with bust of Julia Domna, struck under Caracalla

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

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 32 mm. Weight: 23.09 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.258
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Julia Domna, right, diademed, with seven ridges in the hair.
IVLIAPIA FELIXAVG
Reverse: Juno, veiled, standing left holding patera in her right hand and scepter in her left; at her feet a peacock.
IVNO NEM. SC (left and right in field)
ProvenanceBy 1935: Private Collection, U.S.; anonymous gift to MFA, April 4, 1935