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Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 5.24 g, 1h). Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 215-217.
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CNG Keystone Auction 1: Part I of the Style Collection
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Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 5.24 g, 1h). Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 215-217. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Luna, with fold of drapery floating around and above head, driving biga of horses left. RIC IV 379a (Caracalla); RSC 106. Light golden tone over lustrous surfaces, reverse struck off center. EF. Attractive portrait.
From the Style Collection.
Julia Domna was associated with Luna Lucifera, “the light-bearing Moon”, while Septimius Severus associated himself with Sol, god of the Sun. The concept of identifying themselves with Sun and Moon speaks of the eternal nature of the imperial house.
“A simply stunning portrait of Julia Domna.” (From the consignor)
Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2019 at 10:09:00 ET.
Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website, 22.50% for all others.
From the Style Collection.
Julia Domna was associated with Luna Lucifera, “the light-bearing Moon”, while Septimius Severus associated himself with Sol, god of the Sun. The concept of identifying themselves with Sun and Moon speaks of the eternal nature of the imperial house.
“A simply stunning portrait of Julia Domna.” (From the consignor)
Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2019 at 10:09:00 ET.
Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website, 22.50% for all others.
