Ancient Coin
Updated August 16, 2026
This auction ended on August 23, 2026.
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| Lot number | 188 |
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | Rarity/Noble 2609 |
| Date | August 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Rarity/Noble Auctions |
| Location | Baraboo, Wisconsin |
Roman silver denarius featuring the goddess Isis standing and holding the infant Horus, with the clear legend SAECVLI FELICITAS.Coin Type: Silver denarius from the Severan dynasty, specifically minted for Empress Julia Domna (circa 196–211 AD).Design Details: The reverse depicts Isis wearing a lotus-headdress, resting her foot on a prow, and nursing or holding the infant Horus seated on her knee next to an altar.Historical Context: Julia Domna associated herself with eastern deities like Isis to promote imperial fertility, safe succession, and the "happiness of the age" (Saeculi Felicitas)
