Caption

Denarius, Julia Domna (ca. 160–217; Roman empress 193–211); Septimius Severus (Roman emperor; 146–211). Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA — bust of Julia facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: CERERI FRVGIF — Ceres seated facing left, holding ears of grain in her right hand and a burning torch in her left, pearl rim. Iconography: Ceres (mythology), ears of corn, torches. Date: 198–209. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.25 g; diameter ca. 18.5–19.0 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_483

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58.0Mb (3.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Julia Domna ca 160–217 Roman empress 193–211 Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse Ivlia Avgvsta bust Julia facing right pearl rim Reverse Cereri Frvgif Ceres seated left holding ears grain right hand burning torch Iconography Ceres mythology ears corn torches Date 198–209 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.25 g diameter ca 18.5–19.0 mm axis 0° round metallic coin raised profile person's head center showing detailed textured hair visible ear draped shoulder neckline coin ridged decorative border uneven edge slight wear colors visible shades gray silver darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights.