Julia Domna; AE Sestertius; Venus
Description:
Julia Domna (193 - 211 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 193-196 AD. IVLIA DOMNA AVG; draped bust right / VENERI VICTR, S-C; Venus, half naked, standing right, leaning on column, holding palm branch and apple.
Diameter:
AE28 mm
Weight:
23,5 g
Grade:
gF/F
Attribution:
RIC 842; Cohen 195; BMC 488
Commentary:
scarce; light brown patina, decent portrait
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:
050-08-05-41652