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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Empress Julia Domna

196-211
Silver

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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 Pietas (Piety) standing by a lighted altar with her hands raised.

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