The Roman Empire
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus
Julia Domna's early portraits show a woman of considerable beauty. On her later coins she is presented as an old woman, often with a bitter expression. AMP. Aureus 193-196 (?), AV 7.29 g. IVLIA DO – MNA AVG Draped bust r. Rev. VENERI – VICTRICI Venus, naked to waist, standing r. holding apple and palm-branch, resting l. elbow on column. C193. BMC Severus 47. RIC Severus 536. Calicó 2641.
A lovely portrait struck in high relief. Good extremely fine A very early portrait of Julia. AMP.