Roman Denarius Coins

Inv. No.: c116
Date: A.D. 196-211.
Weight: 3.17g
 
Obv.: Julia Domna, draped, hair braided.
IVLIA AVGVSTA

Rev.: Hilaritas standing, long palm in right hand, sceptre in left hand.
HILARITAS

Julia Domna, second wife of Septimius Severus and mother of Caracalla, was honoured in a wide variety of coins, designed to reflect her virtues. In Hilaritas there is a probable reference to the cult of the Great Mother, Cybele: the influential Julia was the earthly counterpart of the mother of the gods.

Comparanda:
RIC, Septimius Severus 555.