Description: Julia Domna (193 - 211 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 193-196 AD. IVLIA DOMNA AVG; draped bust right / VENERI VICTR, S-C; Venus, half naked, standing right, leaning on column, holding palm branch and apple.

Diameter: AE28 mm

Weight: 23,5 g

Grade: gF/F

Attribution: RIC 842; Cohen 195; BMC 488

Commentary: scarce; light brown patina, decent portrait

History: Julia Domna was the daughter of Julius Bassianus from the dynasty of Priest Kings of the famous temple of Elagabalus in Emesa (Syria).

Article Number: 050-08-05-41652