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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Julia Domna

193-217
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 Felicity standing and holding a scepter in her left hand and cornucopia in her right.

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