Caption

Denarius of Julia Domna (ca. 160–217; Roman empress 193–211). Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA — bust of Julia Domna facing right, pearl border. Reverse: PIETAS AVGG — veiled Pietas standing left, holding a patera in her right outstretched hand above a burning altar, a ciborium in her left, pearl border. Iconography: Pietas (personification) depicted seated with a patera, standing in front of an altar, and standing. Roman Empire, 198–209. Coin (Rome): silver denarius; diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.22 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_457

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Keywords

Denarius Julia Domna ca 160–217 Roman empress 193–211 Obverse Ivlia Avgvsta bust facing right pearl border Reverse Pietas Avgg veiled Pietas standing left holding patera outstretched hand burning altar ciborium Iconography Pietas personification depicted seated front altar Roman Empire 198–209 Coin Rome silver denarius diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.22 g round worn gray metallic coin uneven edge showing faint raised figure standing person draped long garment center small shape near figure's lower side textured weathered surfaces scratches across face visible colors include shades gray hints darker gray recessed areas.