Ancient Roman

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Empress Julia Domna

211-217
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 Pudicitia (Modesty) enthroned.

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