The Wonderful World of Ancient Coin Collecting
Coinage of the Roman Empire


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC XF Surface: 3/5 Surface: 3/5
Owner: RAM-VT
 
Set Category: Ancients
Set Name: The Wonderful World of Ancient Coin Collecting
Slot Name: Coinage of the Roman Empire
Research: Currently not available

Owner's Description

Roman Empire Julia Domna AD 193-217 AR Double-Denarius RIC IV 389a: Sear #7098 Coin grades XF - Strike 3 of 5 - Surface 3 of 5 Census - NGC does not provide census info on ancient coins :>( Obv. Diad. And dr. bust r., cresent behind shoulders. Rev. Venus enthroned with the legend VENVS GENETRIX Julia married future Emperor Septimius Severus while he serving as governor of Syria. The marriage proved to be a happy one and Severus cherished his wife and her political opinions, since she was very well read and keen on philosophy. Together, they had two sons, Lucius Septimius Bassianus (Caracalla) in 188 and Publius Septimius Geta in 189 (both of whom became Roman Emperors). My cost was $128

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