Caption

Denarius of Julia Domna (ca. 160–217), Roman empress (193–211). Obverse: Bust of Julia facing right, pearl border, inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA. Reverse: FORTVNAE FELICI — Fortuna seated half-naked to the left, holding a cornucopia in her right hand and a rudder resting on a sphere in her left; in front of her a small nude figure stretching out its hands, pearl border. Date: 198–209. Medium: Roman silver coin; diameter 18.5 mm, weight 2.62 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_396

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Keywords

Denarius Julia Domna ca 160–217 Roman empress 193–211 Obverse Bust Julia facing right pearl border inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA Reverse Fortvnae Felici Fortuna seated half-naked left holding cornucopia right hand rudder resting sphere front small nude figure stretching hands Date 198–209 Medium Roman silver coin diameter 18.5 mm weight 2.62 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person's head relief surrounded faint rim scattered raised marks object displays mix gray silver tones darker gray areas recesses lighter silver highlights raised portions plus small patches brownish discoloration edge.