Lot 4167
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus. AE Sestertius (23.9g) minted at Rome, AD 211-215. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. Diademed and draped bust of Julia Domna right, her hair in an elaborate coiffure. Reverse: IVNO-NEM S C. Juno standing left, holding patera in right hand, resting left on scepter; peacock before at her feet. Sear 7114; RIC 585 (Caracalla); BMC 206; Cohen 88. Untouched apple-green patina with faint reddish highlights. Sharp portrait. Rare, particularly so in this fine state of preservation. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000.
The Hunter Collection; Ex Superior Stamp & Coin, NYINC Sale, December 8-9. 1995, lot 940.
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