Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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Julia Domna. Augusta, A.D. 193-217. AR denarius. 3.14 gm. 19 mm. Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, A.D. 215-217. Her draped bust right; IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG / Luna Lucifera, with fold of drapery floating around and above head, driving biga of horses left; LVNA LVCIFERA. RIC IV.1 379c (Caracalla). RSC 105. Extremely Fine; rich gray collection toning with underlying luster. Beautifully struck in high relief on good metal, perfectly centered on a broad flan. Excellent type and style. Rare.
Ex Harlan Berk BBS 193 (30 April 2015) lot 319 ($900).