Lot 3790

Description

Julia Domna, mother of Caracalla, (198-217 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 211-217 A.D., Rome Mint, 5.17 grams, RIC 379a, BMC C9, C.106, Obv. Diademed draped bust to r., of Julia Domna, on a crescent to r. seen from in front, around IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, Rev. LVNA LVCIFERA around, Luna, with crescent on head and cloak floating around head, standing in biga to l., with horses prancing (illustrated); another issued 211-217 A.D., Rome Mint, 5.32 grams, RIC 388a, BMC C22-23A, C.211, Obv. Diademed draped bust to r., of Julia Domna, on a crescent to r. seen from in front, around IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, Rev. VENVS GENETRIX around, Venus seated to l., extending r. hand and holding sceptre. Very fine - nearly extremely fine, both scarce, (368-9). (2)