Cilicia, Irenopolis, Julia Domna
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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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 7,18 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | SNG Levante 1612; SNG France 2265 |
| Commentary: | scarce; dark green patina, attractive details |
Historical Context
The city was renamed as Neronias not during the reign of Nero, but according to bishop catalogues, in the mid 4th century AD.




