Denarius of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome from Rome Artist: Unknown
Mint: Rome
Honorand: Julia Domna, Empress of Rome, A.D. 160–217
Ruler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146–211, ruled 193–211

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

3.12 g, 7:00, 19.6 mm

Credit Line

Promised gift of Ben Lee Damsky

Loan number

ILE2013.17.295

Culture
Period

2nd–3rd century A.D.

Classification
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: IVLIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Domna, right.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: FECVNDITAS Terra, naked to waist, reclining left under a tree, left arm resting on a basket, right hand on a large globe with three stars, above which move the four seasons as small girls
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Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, denarii, money

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