CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
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- Emperor:
- Julia Domna, struck under Caracalla
- Denomination:
- AR Denarius
- Composition:
- Silver
- Date:
- 211-215 AD
- Obverse:
- IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, Bust of Julia, draped, right; hair waved in vertical waves, with six horizontal ridges, fastened in a large bun at back and queue on neck
- Reverse:
- DIANA LVCIFERA, Diana, draped, standing front, head left, holding long lighted torch, pointing slightly upward to left, in both hands
- Reference:
- BMCRE V [Caracalla] 1; RIC IV 373A [Caracalla]; Cohen IV 32; RSC III 32
- Size:
- 17.90mm, 2.4g, 1h
- Province:
- Rome mint
- Grade:
- EF, fine style, obverse flan flaw
Julia Domna was the second wife of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus and the mother of Emperors Geta and Caracalla. Unlike most Empresses, Julia travelled with her husband on military campaigns. She was well respected and credited for supporting Philosophy after Nero had previously banned it. She chose to commit suicide following the asssasination of her son Caracalla during a rebellion.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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