Caption

Denarius, Julia Domna (ca. 160–217; Roman empress 193–211), Roman Empire. Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA — bust of Julia facing right, pearl border. Reverse: MATER DEVM — Cybele sitting on a throne facing left, holding a branch in her right hand, resting her left hand on the tympanum and holding a scepter; lions on both sides facing left, pearl border. Date: 198–209. Rome. Coin; diameter 18.4 mm; weight 3.26 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_370

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Julia Domna ca 160–217 Roman empress 193–211 Roman Empire Obverse Ivlia Avgvsta bust Julia facing right pearl border Reverse Mater Devm Cybele sitting throne left holding branch right hand resting left hand tympanum scepter lions sides Date 198–209 Rome Coin diameter 18.4 mm weight 3.26 g round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface raised circular border central relief depicting seated human figure wearing crown headdress long staff another indistinct form beside figure object displays predominantly silvery-gray color darker gray patches small areas brownish discoloration surface texture scratched slightly pitted.