Sestertius - Julia Domna MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR S C

€274,020.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year211-217
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.4 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#588, OCRE#ric.4.crl.588
Obverse descriptionBust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIVLIA PIA FELIX AVG
(Translation: Iulia Pia Felix Augusta. Julia, the pious, fortunate, and venerable.)
Reverse descriptionJulia Domna, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR S C
(Translation: Mater Augustorum, Mater Senatus, Mater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Mother of the emperors (Augusti), mother of the senate, mother of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (211-217)  - -
Catalog ID1340472730
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