Caption

Denarius, Julia Domna (ca. 160–217; Roman empress 193–211). Obverse: inscription erased; bust of Julia Domna facing right. Reverse: VENV S (VENS?), Venus standing facing left, holding an apple in her right outstretched hand, unwinding the folds of her robe with her left. 198–209 CE, Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 15.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_010

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Julia Domna ca 160–217 Roman empress 193–211 Obverse inscription erased bust facing right Reverse Venv S Vens Venus standing left holding apple outstretched hand unwinding folds robe 198–209 Ce Roman Empire Coin diameter 15.0–17.0 mm weight 2.12 g roughly circular irregularly edged coin- object dark gray lighter gray highlights showing faint carved outline standing human figure outstretched arm rounded object near arm surface weathered textured appearance scratches shallow indentations background white.