On November 3rd in ancient Rome, the Hilaria festival concluded the major Isia festival dedicated to the goddess Isis. This day marked the climax of the celebrations, which began on October 28th and involved the joyous return of Attis, with the "Hilaria" or "Rejoicing" being the celebration of his resurrection. Great mother Isis, the goddess of healing and magic, was crucial to ancient Egyptian religious beliefs. She is known today by her Greek name Isis; however, the ancient Egyptians called her Aset. Her name translates to “Queen of the Throne” which is reflected in her headdress, According to the most widely held myth of Horus's birth, he was the son of Isis and Osiris. Isis conceived him by magic after her brother and her husband Osiris had been murdered by the evil Seth. Isis hid herself in the marshes of the Nile River delta and gave birth to Horus Julia Domna AR Denarius. IVLIA AVGVSTA,draped bust right / SAECVLI FELICITAS, Isis, wearing polos on head, standing right, left foot on prow, holding Horus; behind, rudder. RIC 577, RSC 174, BMC 75 This variety differs to RIC 645 due to the two ends of the ship. They are of differing heights on RIC 577 as opposed same height on RIC 645 Post your coins of the celebration
