Julia Domna, denarius, silver, reign 196-211, minted 196-211

Julia Domna, denarius, silver, reign 196-211, minted 196-211, weight 3.20 g, diameter 19 mm. Obverse: Draped bust right, legend IVLIA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fortuna enthroned left, holding cornucopia in right hand, resting left arm on armrest, rudder set on globe in left hand, legend FORTVNAE FELICI. Strike: well-centered with complete legends visible. Toning: light even toning with some darker areas in recessed devices. References: RIC IV Septimius Severus 553. Julia Domna was the wife of Septimius Severus and held the title of Augusta during her husband’s reign. This denarius type, minted in Rome, reflects the prominence of Fortuna as a symbol of prosperity and stability during the Severan period. The coin was part of imperial propaganda emphasizing the perceived favorable destiny of the imperial family. Such issues circulated widely throughout the Roman Empire and formed part of the broader monetary system during the early 3rd century.