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Sestertius - Julia Domna VENVS GENETRIX S C, Venus
Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
Year | 211-217 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Bronze |
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Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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Reference(s) | RIC IV.1#592a, OCRE#ric.4.crl.592a |
Obverse description | Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, diademed, draped, right. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | IVLIA
PIA FELIX AVG (Translation: Iulia Pia Felix Augusta. Julia, the pious, fortunate, and venerable.) |
Reverse description | Venus, draped, seated left, extending right hand to child and holding sceptre in left hand. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | VENVS
GENETRIX S C (Translation: Venus Genetrix. Senatus Consultum. Mother Venus. Decree of the senate.) |
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Mintage | ND
(211-217) - -
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Catalog ID | 4809219360 |
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