Julia Domna, Augusta, 193-217. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.05 g, 6 h), Rome, 211-212. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR Julia Domna standing front, holding branch in her right hand and scepter in her left. BMC 11. Cohen 114. RIC 380. Very fine.



The reverse legend is to be read as Matres Augustorum, Matres Senatus, and Matres Patriae. Julia Domna is thereby accorded the honorary titles Mother of the Emperors (i.e., Caracalla and Geta), Mother of the Senate, and Mother of the Fatherland.