Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus (died 217 AD). AV Aureus, Laodicea ad Mare mint, c. 196-202 AD. D/ IVLIA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right, hair waved and coiled at back. R/ SAECVLI FELICITAS. Isis wearing peaked head-dress standing right, left foot on prow, with the infant Horus at her breast; to left, altar, against which rests a rudder. RIC 645 (R3); C. 177 (Fr. 350). AV. g. 7.08 mm. 20.50 RRR. A superb example of this very rare issue. Enchantig warm reddish toning. EF/About EF.
Provenance:
Ex Nomisma 12, 1998, lot 446.