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JuliaDomnaVeneriVictrAureus

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Julia Domna Aureus 198-217 A.D.(7.35g) minted minted 194-195 O: IULIA DOMNA AUG; Draped bust r., hair in Bun (Hill type Julia 1); RIC 536; C.193; BMCRE 47, pl.6,13 same obverse die; HILL 100 R: VENERI VICTR; Venus from behind leaning on column holding palm branch and globe G: "virtually as struck with much brilliance". FDC S: Sotheby's "Greek and Roman Coins" NFA Athena Fund auction, Zurich 10/26-28/93 (lot 1631)

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The Athena Fund sale was an interesting experience. It was largely the unwinding of the Hunt brothers' attempt to corner the ancient coin market just as they tried to get the silver market as well. There were several of these available at the time in FDC or near FDC condition. This coin is flawless and is a relatively early portrait. The reverse is a little sexy too. -h
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