Julia Domna (C. 165-217AD)

Silver Denarius, struck 109 AD


Obverse: Inscription: IVLIA AVGVSTA; Draped bust of Julia Domna facing right, her hair in the Helmfrisur (helmet) hairstyle in which the hair is parted in the centre, crimped in deep waves, and worn in a large bun on the back of the head.

Reverse: Inscription: FORTVNAE FELICI; The goddess Fortuna enthroned facing left, holding cornucopia with her right hand and rudder set on globe with her left.


Portrait Bust of Julia Domna (C. 193-211 AD)
Bloomington, Indiana University Art Museum

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