Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
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Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. Æ Dupondius (25mm, 13.57 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 198-200. Draped bust right / Venus Felix standing left, holding apple and drawing drapery from shoulder. RIC IV 887 (Septimius). Dark green patina, a few scratches. VF. Rare.
From the TS Collection.
The title of Venus on this reverse is Felix, which means Venus the 'Fortunate'. According to John Melville Jones in his book A Dictionary of Roman Coins, Venus Felix suggests "harmony in the imperial marriage."
From the TS Collection.
The title of Venus on this reverse is Felix, which means Venus the 'Fortunate'. According to John Melville Jones in his book A Dictionary of Roman Coins, Venus Felix suggests "harmony in the imperial marriage."