- Almost Uncirculated Empress Julia Domna Roman Empire bronze AE As coin.
- Rare type minted at Rome 215 CE during the reign of her son, Emperor Caracalla.
- Approx. 24mm, 10.31g, RIC 600, S-7130.
- Certified by NGC to AU Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5.
- Well struck with superb treatment of biga, horses and Diana/Luna.
- Very appealing in hand.
- Obverse: JULIA PIA FELIX AVG, draped bust right with hair in waves.
- Reverse: LVNA LVCIFERA S C, Luna in biga of horses galloping left, drapery billowing in semicircle behind head.
- Luna Lucifera is an aspect of the Roman goddess Diana, meaning "light-bearing" or "bringer of light." It's a way of highlighting Diana's connection to the moon and its illumination. Luna is the Roman goddess of the moon and is often depicted as the female counterpart to the sun god, Sol. Diana, as a goddess, is also associated with the moon and is sometimes considered a triple goddess.
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