Roman Empire, Julia Domna, wife of Septimus Severus (193-211 AD), AR Denarius

212-214 AD, Rome mint

Roman Empire, Julia Domna, wife of Septimus Severus (193-211 AD), AR Denarius
Roman Empire, Julia Domna, wife of Septimus Severus (193-211 AD), AR Denarius
100.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code24-1617
Obverse: IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG Draped bust of Julia Domna to right.
Reverse. DIANA LVCIFERA Diana standing front, head to left, holding long torch with both hands.

Diameter: ± 18,1 mm
Weight: ± 3,06 g
BMC 4. / RIC 373A

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Julia Domna (ca 170-217 AD), wife of Septimius Severus and mother of Geta and Caracalla.

Julia's horoscope had predicted she would one day wed a king. This was irresistable to the prophecy-minded Severus. They married in 187 AD in Lugdunum (Lyon) where Severus was governor. Septimius fulfilled the prophecy by seizing power after the death of Pertinax in 193 AD ('Year of the Five Emperors').

The marriage proved happy, and Severus cherished and respected Domna and her political opinions.
Julia was well-read and politically astute and often accompanied Severus on campaign, earning her the title “Mother of the Camps".


DIANA LVCIFERA: Diana, the bringer of Light.


Septimus Severus: seized power after the death of Pertinax in 193 AD ('Year of the Five Emperors'). He travelled to Britain in 208 AD and strengthened Hadrian's Wall. He is considered a strong and able ruler, the Roman Empire reached its greatest extent under his reign. He was succeeded by his sons Caracalla and Geta.

Features and Specifications

Period Ancient, Roman
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country Roman Empire

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