Caption

Denarius, ca. 196–211. Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA — bust of Julia Domna (Roman empress, 193–217) right, pearl rim. Reverse: VENVS FELIX — Venus standing facing left, holding an apple in her right hand and lifting her robe on her shoulder with her left, pearl rim. Materials and measurements: Roman silver coin (denarius), diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.83 g, axis 0°. Makers/figures: Julia Domna; Septimius Severus (emperor, 146–211) referenced by era. Subjects/iconography: Julia Domna, Venus.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_164

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Keywords

Denarius ca 196–211 Obverse Ivlia Avgvsta bust Julia Domna Roman empress 193–217 right pearl rim Reverse Venvs Felix Venus standing facing left holding apple right hand lifting robe shoulder left Materials measurements Roman silver coin denarius diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.83 g axis 0° Makers figures Septimius Severus emperor 146–211 referenced era Subjects iconography round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person facing object mostly gray darker gray areas lighter silver highlights uneven edges textured surfaces.