Description: Julia Domna (193 - 217 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 207-211 AD. IVLIA AVGVSTA; draped bust right / VENVS FELIX; Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple and raising fold of drapery, S-C.

Diameter: AE31 mm

Weight: 19,36 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: RIC IV 866

Commentary: scarce; dark olive-grey patina with some small brownish spots, wonderful portrait, minor pitting on both sides, small flan crack

History: Julia Domna was the daughter of Julius Bassianus from the dynasty of Priest Kings of the famous temple of Elagabalus in Emesa (Syria).

Article Number: 058-04-01-42386