| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus. Description As, Roma 215, Æ 24 mm, 10.68 g. IVLIA PIA – FELIX AVG Diademed and draped bust r. Rev. VESTA Four Vestal virgins sacrificing in front of temple of Vesta; in exergue S C. Reference C 234 BMC Caracalla 232 RIC Caracalla 607 Condition Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A portrait of excellent style and a finely detailed reverse composition. Lovely enamel like dark green- brown patina and good extremely fine Provenance Tkalec sale 9 May 2005, 301 Note: This rare and attractive as of Julia Domna, issued at Rome in 215, records vows for the health of Caracalla undertaken by the Vestal virgins in a ceremony before the temple of Vesta. The four Vestals are accompanied by two children and the sanctuary itself appears as a small domed structure in the background. Over the centuries no fewer than seven temples of Vesta occupied the site in the Forum at the northern corner of the house of the Vestals. Most were the victims of fire and Julia Domna herself built the seventh, and the partially reconstructed ruins of this building are still to be seen today Estimate: 7500 CHF |  |
