Julia Domna             c.170 - 217 A.D.

 

Julia Domna was the wife of Septimius Severus and mother of Geta and Caracalla. She died in exile of either as a result of breast cancer or after a self-imposed hunger strike following Caracalla's murder.

 

 

Obv-IVLIA AVGVSTA Bare, draped bust right.

Rev-VENVS FELIX Venus standing left holding apple and drawing out fold of drapery.

RIC 0580

Obv-IVLIA AVGVSTA Bare, draped bust right.

Rev-SAECVLI FELICITAS Isis, wearing polos on head, standing right, left fout on prow, holding Horus; behind rudder restig against altar.

Obv-IVLIA AVGVSTA Bare, draped bust right.

Rev-MATER DEVM Cybele seated left, on throne, flanked by two lions.

17mm, 3.14 grs.

VM 34