Ancient Roman

Coin Portraying Julia Domna

193-217
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. The back (reverse) depicts a standing man wearing a Phrygian cap.

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