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

Julia Domna — Empress of the Severan Dynasty

This silver denarius represents Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus and mother of the emperors Caracalla and Geta.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Julia Domna
• Reign and issue period: Augusta AD 193–217
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: Denarius
• Composition: AR (silver)
• NGC grade: F — Fine
• Sheldon-scale equivalent: 12
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

The Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.

Julia Domna — Dynasty, Court and Imperial Power

Julia Domna came from a prominent priestly family at Emesa in Syria and married Septimius Severus before he became emperor. As Augusta she accompanied the imperial court, received extensive honors and became central to the public identity of the new Severan dynasty.

After Severus died, the rivalry between her sons ended when Caracalla killed Geta. Julia continued to participate in administration during Caracalla’s reign and died in AD 217 after his assassination brought the dynasty’s first phase to an end.

What the Coin Tells Us

The denarius was a principal Roman silver denomination and an important vehicle for imperial portraiture. Issues for Julia Domna paired her image with virtues, deities and dynastic themes directed to a broad imperial audience.

Her extensive coinage shows how an empress could embody continuity across several reigns. The pieces are material evidence for the prominence of imperial women in Severan political presentation.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one silver denarius of Julia Domna in an NGC Ancients holder, graded F (Fine). A specific mint, issue year, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

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.