Lot 4404

Description

Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 198, Rome Mint, (3.41 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); another, (3.51 g), rev. Isis standing to right, left foot on prow, nursing Horus, rudder against altar behind, around SAECVLI FELICITAS, (S.6606, RIC 577 [Severus], RSC 174). Good very fine. (2)

Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
First coin previously CNG September 1998, lot 1701 (part). The Bickford-Smith Collection.