Caption

Denarius, Julia Domna (ca. 160–217; Roman empress 193–211). Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA — Bust of Julia Domna facing right, pearl border. Reverse: PIETAS PVBLICA — Pietas in a veil stands upright, head turned left, both hands raised in a gesture of prayer; at her feet a burning altar decorated with garlands, pearl border. Iconography: Julia Domna; Pietas (personification); Pietas standing before the altar. Date: 198–209. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.00 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_463

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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 Pvblica Pietas veil stands upright head turned left hands raised gesture prayer feet burning altar decorated garlands Iconography personification Pietas standing altar Date 198–209 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g round metallic coin dark gray surface lighter gray highlights raised details edges showing signs wear small nicks rim center standing human figure draped long flowing garment arms extended rendered lighter gray relief darker background near figure's feet small raised structure resembling shallow vessel brazier short vertical lines suggesting flames coin's surface textured patina subtle scratches colors visible dark gray lighter gray.