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Coin: Denarius with Head of Julia Domna (obv) and Vesta (rev)

Culture Roman
Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Septimius Severus
Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Julia Domna (obv) and Vesta (rev)
Date Ca. 193-196 CE
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 11/16 in. (1.8 cm)
Weight: 0.1 oz. (2.8 g)
Axis: 6:00
Credit Line Gift of Herbert Muller, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 66.42.25

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Description:
Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Domna right, inscription around.
Reverse: Vesta seated left with staff in left hand and palladium in right hand. Inscription around.

Inscription:
Obverse: IVLIA DOMNA AVG
Reverse: VESTA


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"Coin: Denarius with Head of Julia Domna (obv) and Vesta (rev) | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2024. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=66.42.25