Caption

Denarius of Julia Domna (ca. 160–217; Roman Empress 193–211). Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA — bust of Julia Domna facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PIETAS PVBLICA — Pietas in a veil stands facing forward, head turned left, both hands raised in prayer; at her feet a burning altar decorated with garlands, pearl rim. Date: 198–209. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_470

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Keywords

Denarius Julia Domna ca 160–217 Roman Empress 193–211 Obverse Ivlia Avgvsta bust facing right pearl rim Reverse Pietas Pvblica Pietas veil stands forward head turned left hands raised prayer feet burning altar decorated garlands Date 198–209 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.05 g round worn coin metallic gray surface showing engraved standing human figure holding long staff hand gesturing draped clothing small object pedestal near figure’s feet coin edge irregular slightly darker places colors visible shades gray hints brownish patina.