Lot 4502

Description

Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 206, Rome mint, (2.82 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and sceptre, around FELICITAS, (S.6581, RIC 551, RSC 47); another (2.71 g), issued 198, rev. Cybele enthroned to left lion below, holding branch and sceptre, around MATER DEVM, (S.6594, RIC 566, RSC 1283); another (3.16 g), issued 204, rev. Pietas standing to left, sacrificing at altar, around PIETAS AVGG, (S.6600, RIC 572, RSC 150) (illustrated); another (3.64 g), issued 203, rev. Pietas standing to left both hands raised in invocation, altar at feet, around PIETAS PVBLICA, (S.6601, RIC 574, RSC 156); another (3.15 g), issued 199, rev. Venus standing to left holding apple and left hand draws on drapery, around VENVS FELIX, (S.6609, RIC 580 RSC 198); another (3.30 g), issued 201, rev. Isis standing to right, left foot on prow, nursing Horus, rudder against altar behind, around SAECVLI FELICITAS, (S.6606, RIC 577 RSC 174). Nearly fine - good very fine. (6)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 107 (lot 3792).