196 NGC XF Julia Domna Denarius Roman Empire Juno Peacock (21060601C)

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Extremely FIne Empress Julia Domna Roman Empire silver denarius coin.

Minted at Rome between 196 to 211 CE during the reign of her husband Emperor Septimius Severus.

An attractive obverse portrait style.

Approx. 18mm, 3.47g, RIC 559, RSC 82.

Certified by NGC to XF.

Obverse: JULIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right with hair braided in waves and tucked into a large chignon.

Reverse: IVNO, Juno veiled standing left holding patera & scepter, at feet to left a peacock.

Juno is known for her various roles as a goddess protecting the Roman people, and she was a part of the integral triad on Capitoline Hill along with Jupiter and Minerva, Juno is most famous for her role as the goddess of marriage and childbirth. An appropriate reverse for the Wife & Mother of the Severan Dynasty.

196 NGC XF Julia Domna Denarius Roman Empire Juno Peacock (21060601C)

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