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denarius, Julia Domna (ca. 160–217; Roman empress 193–211), Septimius Severus (Roman emperor; 146–211), Julia Domna (Roman empress; 193–217) — iconography; Cybele (mythology), lions, busts, branches, busts of empresses, scepters. Obv. IVLIA AVGVSTA: bust of Julia Domna to right, pearl rim. Rev. MATER DEVM: Cybele seated on a throne facing left between two lions, holding a branch in her right hand and a scepter in her left, pearl rim. Date: 196–211. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: denarius; diameter 19.7 mm; weight 2.69 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_154

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Keywords

denarius Julia Domna ca 160–217 Roman empress 193–211 Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Roman empress 193–217 iconography Cybele mythology lions busts branches empresses scepters Obv Ivlia Avgvsta bust right pearl rim Rev Mater Devm Cybele seated throne facing left two lions holding branch right hand scepter Date 196–211 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 19.7 mm weight 2.69 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing chips dents displaying raised profile person's head relief detailed hair facial features surface areas wear subtle discoloration grey silver hints brown greenish tones textured border central portrait.