Julia Domna; AE Sestertius; Hilaritas
Description:
Julia Domna (193 - 217 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 198 AD. IVLIA AVGVSTA; draped bust right / HILARITAS; Hilaritas standing left with cornucopia and palm branch, S-C.
Diameter:
AE31 mm
Weight:
24,96 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
RIC 855
Commentary:
scarce; dark green patina, some small reddish spots, graffiti on reverse (delta or A)
History:
Domna, actually the second wife of Septimius Severus, was of great beauty and, so rumours said, of a promiscous nature.
Article Number:
060-02-01-42384