Code: 2793
Description: Roman Imperial Coinage: The Severan Dynasty A.D. 193-235 - A silver denarius of Julia Domna (c. 160-217 A.D.), wife of emperor Septimius Severus, with good portrait and the legend IVLIA AVGVSTA, the reverse showing Felicity standing facing left, holding caduceus and sceptre, with the legend FELICITAS, overall a nice coin, Sear 6581.
Size: 21 x 19 mm/0.8 x 0.7 in., weight 2.3 g
Culture: Roman Empire
Provenance: Ex Gloucestershire private collection.
Notes: Julia Domna, of Arab descent, reigned as empress from 193 to 211 A.D., as the wife of emperor Septimius Severus. Her sons Caracalla and Geta fought for the succession with Geta being assassinated in 211 A.D. at the age of 22. When her other son Caracella was assassinated in A.D. 217, Julia Domna who was suffering from breast cancer committed suicide.
Reference: Sear, D.R. 2002, Roman Coins and their Values, Spink, London, Volume 2, p.493.
