Lot 2808

Description

Julia Domna, Augusta, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), AE sestertius, issued 211-215 under Caracalla, Rome Mint, (22.19 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, rev. Juno standing facing, head left, holding patera in outstretched right hand and vertical sceptre in left, at feet to left, peacock standing left, head right, around IVNONEM, S C across, (S.7114, RIC 585, C.90, BMC 210, Banti 21). Light brown patina, very fine or better and rare variety.

Ex Spink & Son, London 1986 as a private purchase. ^An usual example coming as an issue with its rendering of Juno's name in the Accusative Case.