Caption

Denarius, Julia Domna (ca. 160–217; Roman empress 193–211). Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA — bust of Julia Domna facing right, pearl border. Reverse: VENVS VICTRIX — nude Venus standing left, holding a helmet in her right hand and a palm leaf in her left, resting her elbow on a column; shield at her feet, pearl border. 198–209 CE. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.88 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_016

License type

Rights managed

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31.9Mb (2.6Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3341 x 3341 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Julia Domna ca 160–217 Roman empress 193–211 Obverse Ivlia Avgvsta bust facing right pearl border Reverse Venvs Victrix nude Venus standing left holding helmet right hand palm leaf resting elbow column shield feet 198–209 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.88 g circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing irregular edges visible crack near top featuring low-relief depiction two human figures close together slightly raised base figure appearing slimmer broader surface scratches worn areas varied textures shades gray darker gray.