★ Struck on a very broad flan ★

Julia Domna, Augusta, 193-217. Antoninianus (Silver, 25 mm, 4.90 g, 6 h), Rome, 215-217. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG Diademed and draped bust of Julia Domna set on crescent to right. Rev. VENVS GENETRIX Venus seated left, holding apple in her right hand and scepter with her left; at her feet, Cupid standing front, legs crossed, resting his right hand on her right knee. BMC 27. Cohen 206. RIC 389a. A beautiful piece struck on a very broad flan . Two minor flan faults, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of the Swiss-Spanish coin dealer and former Swiss Guard at the Vatican José Truyol, formed since the early 1970s.