Roman — Roman; 193-197
Coin, denarius
A silver denarius coin of Empress Julia Domna, wife of Emperor Septimius Severus (AD 193-211) and mother to emperors Geta (AD 209-211) and Caracalla (AD 198-217). The back of the coin depicts Spes, the female personification of hope. This coin was minted at an uncertain eastern mint, AD 193-197.
Obv: Draped and bare-headed bust of Julia Domna, facing right. Obv inscription: IVLIA D[O]MNA AVG. Rev: Spes, advancing left, holding a flower in her extended right hand and raising the hem of her dress with the left. Rev inscription: BONA SPES. This coin may be part of a hoard from Lime Street, City of London.
Ref: BMC V (1975), p.102, no.412.
Condition: F+.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.40/26
- Object name:
- coin, denarius
- Artist/Maker:
- Julia Domna
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- Production date:
- Roman; 193-197
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 3.0 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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