Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Julia Domna
Description:
Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Julia Domna (193 - 217 AD). IOVLIA DOMNA CEBACTH; draped bust right / NIKOPOLITΩN PROC ICTRON; bull advancing left.
Diameter:
AE15 mm
Weight:
3,4 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
AMNG 1480; Moushmov 1032
Commentary:
glossy dark green patina, minor scratches, reverse slightly off-center
History:
Julia Domna was interested in philosophy and upon her request, Philostratus wrote the life story of the Apollonius of Tyana - a shadowy, Christ-like figure from the 1st century AD.
Article Number:
057-08-02-42384