Julia Domna (AD 193–217) Roman Empire AR Denarius NGC Ch VF

Julia Domna — Coinage of AD 193–217

This silver AR Denarius was issued for Julia Domna during AD 193–217 and belongs to the coinage of Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Julia Domna
• Date: AD 193–217
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: AR Denarius
• Metal: Silver
• NGC grade: Ch VF — Choice Very Fine (Sheldon scale equivalent 30–35)

Historical Context

Julia Domna was the wife of Septimius Severus and the mother of Caracalla and Geta. As Augusta, she occupied a central place in the Severan court and appeared extensively on imperial coinage.

She was known for political influence, patronage and an intellectual circle of philosophers and writers. After Caracalla was assassinated in AD 217, Julia Domna died soon afterward, ending a remarkable public career.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated AR Denarius of the stated type and grade is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.