Caption

Denarius, Julia Domna (ca. 160–217; Roman empress 193–211). Obverse: Bust of Julia facing right, pearl border, inscription 'IVLIA AVGVSTA'. Reverse (inscription '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 child stretching out its hands. Iconography: Fortuna. Date: 198–209. Culture: Roman Empire. Medium/function: coin. Diameter: ~18–20 mm. Weight: 2.78 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_399

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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 child stretching hands Iconography Date 198–209 Culture Roman Empire Medium function coin Diameter ~18–20 mm Weight 2.78 g round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing raised central scene seated figure holding object hand resting elbow armrest another shape beside figure coin edge irregular slightly chipped places lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recesses.