Lot 3791

Description

Julia Domna, mother of Caracalla, (198-217 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 211-217 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.98 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; another issued 211-217 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.53 grams, RIC 389a, BMC C27, C.206, 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 an apple and holding in l. hand a sceptre, before Cupid standing l. Very fine, (370-1). (2)