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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1956.22.1
People
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, Roman (r. 193 - 217 CE)
Septimius Severus, Roman (r. 193 - 211 CE)
Title
Aureus of Julia Domna, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
198-209 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/196569

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
7.07 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
aureus
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA
  • inscription: reverse: DIANA LVCIFERA
  • Obverse Inscription: IVLIA AVGVSTA
  • Reverse Inscription: DIANA LUCIFERA

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
BMC V 14 p.159

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of C. Ruxton Love, Jr.
Accession Year
1956
Object Number
1956.22.1
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
Permissions

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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Julia Domna, draped, head bare to r. The hair is elaborately waved in four horizontal ridges, with a large chignon at the back.
Rev.: Diana, draped, standing facing l., head l., holding long torch pointing upward to l., in both hands.

Exhibition History

  • Ancient to Modern, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 01/31/2012 - 06/01/2013

Verification Level

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