Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.82 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 215-217.

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Lot: 429. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.82 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 215-217. Draped bust right / LVNA LVCIFERA, Luna Lucifera, with fold of drapery floating around and above head, driving biga of horses left. RIC IV 379c (Caracalla); RSC 105. Attractive light tone. EF.

Julia Domna was associated with Luna Lucifera, “the light-bearing Moon”, while Septimius Severus associated himself with Sol, god of the Sun. The concept of identifying themselves with Sun and Moon speaks of the eternal nature of the imperial house.

Closing Date and Time: 8 April 2020 at 12:22:40 ET.

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