Cilicia, Irenopolis, Julia Domna
Description:
Cilicia, Irenopolis, Julia Domna (193 - 217 AD), struck 195-196 AD. ΙΥΛΙΑ ΔΟΜΝΑ CЄΒ; draped bust right; countermark / ΕΙΡΗΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΔΜΡ; head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Diameter:
AE21 mm
Weight:
7,18 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
SNG Levante 1612; SNG France 2265
Commentary:
scarce; dark green patina, attractive details
History:
The city was renamed Neronias, later returned to old name but according to bishop catalogues, in the mid 4th century AD it was again known as "city of Nero".
Article Number:
031-10-02-41652