Julia Domna. Denarius
Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
$350.00
Description
Julia Domna; Rome, 210-211 AD, Denarius, 3.12g. Obv: IVLIA - AVGVSTA, Bust draped r. Rx: HILARITAS around, Hilaritas standing l., holding long palm and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from Lanz, eBay, 10 March 2014. Denarii of this type were struck twice for Julia Domna, first in 196 AD (e.g. BMC-pl. 27.16, common), and then in 210-211 AD, with a later portrait and considerably scarcer, like this coin and the preceding lot in the current sale.. Toned EF
Provenance: Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from Lanz, eBay, 10 March 2014; Denarii of this type were struck twice for Julia Domna, first in 196 AD (e.g. BMC-pl. 27.16, common), and then in 210-211 AD, with a later portrait and considerably scarcer, like this coin and the preceding lot in the current sale