Caption

Denarius, Julia Domna (ca. 160–217; Roman empress 193–211). Roman Empire, ca. 198–209. Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA — bust of Julia facing right, pearl border. Reverse: HILARITAS — Hilaritas standing left, holding a palm leaf in her right hand resting on the ground and a cornucopia in her left; on both sides small naked figures stretch out their hands to her, pearl border. Iconography: Julia Domna; Hilaritas (personification) standing with palm and cornucopia. Coin. Diameter 17.0–19.5 mm; weight 3.25 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_412

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Julia Domna ca 160–217 Roman empress 193–211 Roman Empire 198–209 Obverse Ivlia Avgvsta bust Julia facing right pearl border Reverse Hilaritas standing left holding palm leaf right hand resting ground cornucopia sides small naked figures stretch hands Iconography personification palm Coin Diameter 17.0–19.5 mm weight 3.25 g worn round metallic object raised profile human head relief center showing textured hair facial features side view surrounded raised rim pattern small ridges near edge surface scratches irregularities small chips perimeter visible colors silver-gray darker gray hints brownish-gray.