Julia Domna, Augusta, 193-217. Antoninianus (Silver, 24 mm, 5.23 g, 6 h), Rome, 215-217. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG Diademed and draped bust of Julia Domna, on crescent, to right. Rev. VENVS GENETRIX Venus seated to left holding apple in extended right hand and scepter in left. BMC 27. Cohen 206. RIC IV 389a. Deeply toned. Good very fine.
From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in 2010.
This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.