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Roman Coin Rings : Gold Ring with Silver Denarius of Empress Julia Domna
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Gold Ring with Silver Denarius of Empress Julia Domna - FJ.7117
Origin: Mediterranean
Circa: 193
AD
to 217
AD
Collection: Jewelry
Style: Roman Coin Ring
Medium: Silver and Gold
$3,500.00
Location: United States
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Empress Julia Domna was the second wife of the
Roman emperor Septimius Severus (reigned 193-
211) and a powerful figure in the regime of his
successor and their son, the emperor Caracalla.
Julia was a Syrian (Domna being her Syrian name)
and was the daughter of the hereditary high
priest Bassianus at Emesa (now Homs) in Syria
and elder sister of Julia Maesa. Domna gathered
about her in Rome a group of philosophers and
other intellectuals whose activities are best
known through the writings of Philostratus.
After Severus' death, the murderous rancor of
her two sons, the joint emperors Caracalla and
Geta, culminated in the assassination of Geta by
Caracalla in her presence. When Caracalla
(reigned 211-217) was on campaign, he left her
in control of most of the civilian administration,
demonstrating the significant status of this
woman in a society dominated by men.
The splendor of the precious metals is allowed to
shine in this ring. The natural hues of the silver
and the gold complement each other. In this
ring, the present and the past combine. The
classic reserved form of the modern ring
enhances the timeless beauty and majesty of the
ancient coin. To wear this ring is to reconnect
with the past while simultaneously exhibiting
style and elegance that is contemporary and yet
timeless.
- (FJ.7117)
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