Julia Domna. Sestertius

Julia Domna; Rome, 215 AD, Sestertius, 30.22g. BMC-p. 471, *, citing C-233 (Paris, 40 Fr.). Obv: IVLIA PIA - FELIX AVG, Bust draped r., wearing stephane. Rx: VES - TA on l. and r., Four Vestals, accompanied by two children, sacrificing in front of round temple of Vesta. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex MunzZentrum 64, 1988, Meyer-Colensis 3, lot 396; acquired from Button, Frankfurt, 1951. Rare.Slight planchet irregularity at 7 o' clock. This is a very rare and highly desirable type.. Choice EF