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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.2.172
People
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, Roman (r. 193 - 217 CE)
Title
Coin of Bostra under Julia Domna
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
209-210 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Bostra (Arabia)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/322386

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
15.1 g
2.8 cm (1 1/16 in.)
Die Axis
12
Date on Object
104
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: IOYLIA DOMNA CEB
  • Reverse Inscription: BOCTRA NE TRA ET RD

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Meshorer, ACNAC 8, 32

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.2.172
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: head of Julia Domna r., around Greek inscription
Rev.: Tetrastyle temple with central arch, within Tyche standing r., supporting scepter with eagle and holding cornucopia, resting foot on crounching figure, around Greek inscription and date

Verification Level

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