Julia Domna M. Septimius Severus. Venus and 44 similar items

TRAJAN DECIUS 249 - 251 AD AR (Silver) Antoninianus / double denarius Rome mint. Struck 250-251 AD. 4.70g. 23mm. Obverse: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right of Trjans Decius. Reverse: the two Pannoniae standing facing, looking in opposite directions, raising their right hands, each with a standard. Ref. RIC 21b; C 86. NGC Certified Ancient Graded MS Choice About Uncirculated!. TRAJAN DECIUS 249 - 251 AD AR (Silver) Antoninianus / double denarius Rome mint. Struck 250-251 AD. 4.70g. 23mm. Obverse: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right of Trjans Decius. Reverse: the two Pannoniae standing facing, looking in opposite directions, raising their right hands, each with a standard. Ref. RIC 21b; C 86. NGC Certified Ancient Graded MS (Mint State!) Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. PANNONIAE - The division of this region into two parts is characterised by two female figures, on gold, silver, and brass [coinage] of Trajanus Decius. These provinces were the first to proclaim his election to the purple, and it was to the fidelity and bravery of the Pannonian legions that he owed his victory over Philip. Right Click Image to Enlarge. Ancient Roman Silver Coin Julia Domna wife of Septimius Severus ~ Denarius JULIA DOMNA Empress, Wife of Septimius Severus, Mother of Caracalla Geta 193-217 A.D. Silver Denarius. 2.68g. 17mm. Rome Mint, Struck 196-211 AD. IVLIA-AVGVSTA, draped bust of Julia Domna right, seen from front, hair braided in waves and tucked in large chignon at back of head . Reverse: VENVS-FELIX, Venus standing facing, head left, apple upward in right hand, left hand lifting drapery from left shoulder. Ref. RIC IV.I (Septimius Severus) 580 Rated R1 in RIC=RARE. Very Fine. Attractive Portrait! When the husband of Julia Domna died--Emperor Septimius Severus--in Feb 4, 211 he left his empire to his two sons, Geta Caracalla both together were acknowledged by the Senate the army as the joint emperors of the Roman Empire. Despite being joint rulers Geta was always in a secondary place to the older brother. The brothers planned a division of the empire, which was then distasteful to all Romans was only prevented by the pleas of their mother, Julia Domna. Caracalla Geta were completely different in temperament. Caracalla was cruel extremely ambitious--Geta had a more gentle personality. By the end of the 1st year of joint rule the situation was unbearable. Caracalla organized the murder of Geta during the festival of Saturnalia. Geta was murdered by centurions on December 26, 211. Geta died in his mother's ~ Julia Domna's ~ arms. He was only 22 years old. ~ . ~ . ~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed for life. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. Additionally, If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. All images and description. Copyright 2016-17 ZEUS GALLERY ~ May not be used without permission. ID zeus_gallery. Images are not actual size ~ Please see description for actual measurements.