Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus (died 217 AD). AE Dupondius, Rome mint. D/ IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. Draped bust right. R/ CEREREM SC. Ceres standing left by modius, holding corn-ears and sceptre (?). RIC (Carac.) 596. C. 13. AE. g. 13.60 mm. 28.00 Scarce. An outstanding 'medallic' example. Green brown patina. Good VF.
The rare accusative "Cererem " like the "Iunonem " on the silver, is probably the object of some verb like "posuit "- "dedicated "- understood. (RIC IV, p. 89). Provenance:
Mazzini Collection vol. III, pl. XVIII, n. 13.