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Denarius with bust of Julia Domna, struck under Septimius Severus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 196–211
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 3.35 gm.
Credit Line
Deposited by The Boston Athenaeum
Accession Number13.711
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Julia Domna, draped, right, with hair elaborately waved and drawn into knot at back of head.
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse: Cybele, towered, seated left on throne between two lions, holding branch in extended right hand and scepter in left, left arm resting on drum.
MATER DEVM
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse: Cybele, towered, seated left on throne between two lions, holding branch in extended right hand and scepter in left, left arm resting on drum.
MATER DEVM