Sestertius 211-217 Rome Julia Domna, Rome, Bronze, RIC:585a AU(55-58)

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Bust of Julia Domna, hair elaborately waved in ridges and turned up low at the back, diademed, draped, right, Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, peacock, An extremely rare sestertius, only around twenty specimens have been seen in auctions in the last few years. This is one of the finest examples known, both for its superb state of preservation and for its attractive dark patina. There is also excellent alignment of the flan when struck, with all the motifs coming out perfectly when struck. We can appreciate the numerous details of the empress's hairstyle, which, with such a detailed portrait, inspired the hairstyles in vogue during the Severan period. The reverse features a beautiful representation of the goddess Juno, mainly associated with the women of the imperial family, accompanied by a peacock, the symbol of rebirth associated with her., IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, IVNONEM / S C

 

Deutsch abbrev.	Deutsch Erhaltungsgrade	Englisch  Grades der Kühlung	Französisch États de  Erhaltung	Italienisch Stati di  conservazione
PP	Polierte Platte	Proof (PRF)	Flan bruni (FB)	Beweis
st	Stempelglanz, stempelfrisch	Stempelglanz (MS65-MS70)	Fleur de coin (FDC)	Fior di conio
-unz	fast unzirkuliert	Almost uncirculated (AU)
vz	Vorzüglich	Vorzüglich (EF oder XF)	Superbe (SUP)	Splendido
ss	Sehr schön	Sehr fein (VF)	Très Très beau (TTB)	Bellissimo
s	Schön	Fine (F)	Très beau (TB)	Molto bello

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