Julia Domna. Sestertius

Julia Domna; Rome, 207 AD, Sestertius, 25.07g. BMC-p. 311, *, citing C-242 (Paris, 60 Fr.). Obv: IVLIA - AVGVSTA, Bust draped r., large nest of braids in hair. Rx: [V]ESTA - MATER on l. and r., S - C in exergue, Six Vestal Virgins sacrificing before round temple of Vesta. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from Pegasi Numismatics. A rare middle-period sestertius of Julia Domna.Obverse severely corroded. F / VF