Here is a coin I have had for a long time now. Only Martin had seen it when I bought it. I didn't need or set out for another domna since I have 24 of her currently loose in a pile on a bookcase, but this was listed on a dealer's site and I saw it new, I immediately liked the look of the coin itself & the portrait. The other kicker was I didn't own any with her full name in the legend. It was also at a great price so 2min later I bought it. Julia Domna (193 - 217 A.D.) AR Denarius IVLIA DOMNA AVG; Draped bust to right. VESTA; Vesta seated left, holding palladium and scepter. Rome Mint, 193 - 195 A.D. 3.3g 17mm IC IV-1 Rome 538
Master scalptor for sure. the neck and drapery are wonderful. Would like to put my nose in there... Q
i'll echo Q, the details on her clothing caught my eye...very nice mat. here's a coin that may have been in that pile of julias...
Terrific coin Mat!!! 'Q' says it all---- (and I think Chris has a beauty as well)---and with full legends yet...Juliana?---I haven't noticed any before yours. A couple of her that I have (with a tiny sellers photo):
Great portrait on that coin, Mat. Nice find! You've all seen my one denarius of Julia Domna (I don't really collect Severan dynasty), but here she is again...
Here is one I haven't shown in a while: JULIA DOMNA AR Denarius OBVERSE: IVLIA AVGVSTA Draped bust right REVERSE: FELICITAS Felicitas standing, head left, holding short caduceus and long scepter Struck at Rome, 206 AD 3.09g; 18mm RIC 551
Julia Domna has such an interesting assortment of portraits! Mat's new coin has neither the young look nor the basket-coiffed, hook-nosed older portrait.
Super coin, Mat (another winner chick-coin!) => I have a Julia Domna example (with her game-face on!!) ... oh, and Saturday night hair!!
