Caption

Sestertius of Julia Domna (ca. 160–217; Roman empress 193–211). Obverse: bust of Julia Domna facing right; inscription GVST. Reverse: inscription erased; Juno veiled, standing with head turned left, holding a patera in her raised right hand and a scepter in her left; at her feet a peacock facing left; letters SC on sides. Date: 196–209, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: bronze; diameter 27.5–28.0 mm; weight 18.03 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_013

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Keywords

Sestertius Julia Domna ca 160–217 Roman empress 193–211 Obverse bust facing right inscription GVST Reverse inscription erased Juno veiled standing head turned left holding patera raised right hand scepter feet peacock letters SC sides Date 196–209 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin bronze diameter 27.5–28.0 mm weight 18.03 g round worn object irregular edge showing mix brown dark green muted black-green patina surface uneven patches brown metal peeks areas mottled green corrosion slightly rough texture subtle raised recessed shapes suggesting wear age.