Superb Domna Aureus

Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 1091. Estimate $15000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $12000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. AV Aureus (7.26 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 200-211. Draped bust right / Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter; at feet, peacock standing left. RIC IV 559; Calicó 2617. Superb EF, areas of reddish toning. Boldly struck on both sides. Rare.