Julia Domna, Augusta, 193-217. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.96 g, 12 h), Laodicea, circa 198-202. IVLIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. PIETAS PVBLICA Veiled Pietas standing front, head to left, raising both hands in prayer; to left, lighted and garlanded altar. BMC 612. Cohen 156. RIC 643. A beautifully toned example with a lovely portrait. Extremely fine.
From the S. Pozzi Collection, privately purchased from Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Monetarium at the 6th international coin fair in Zurich on 15 October 1977.