Lot 3831

Description

Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 208, Rome mint, (2.68 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Hilaritas standing to left, holding long palm and cornucopiae, standing between two naked children around HILARITAS, (S.6587, RIC 557 [Severus], RSC 79); another silver denarius, issued 198, Rome mint, (3.16 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Cybele enthroned to left between two lions, holding branch and sceptre, around MATER DEVM, (S.6593, RIC 564 [Severus], RSC 123). Very fine; extremely fine, last with grey and red patina. (2)

Ex D.J.Foster Collection.