Description

THRACE, Ulpia Pautalia. Septimius Severus with Julia Domna, AD 193-211.

AE Pentassarion (30 mm, 13.80 g). Dark green patina, good VF.

Obv: AV K Λ CЄΠ CЄYHPOC Π KAI IOV ΔOMNA CЄ. Jugate busts right — Septimius Severus laureate, draped and cuirassed in front, Julia Domna draped behind.

Rev: OYΛΠIAC ΠAYTAΛIAC. Coiled serpent Glykon with radiate, bearded head right, in multiple coils; below, ΠAYTAΛIAC.

Refs: Varbanov 4857 (jugata obverse type); cf. Pautalia Glykon serpent issues (Caracalla/Severan period, same reverse die style).