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RIC 0848 Julia Titi Cistophorus Tetradrachm
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IVLIA AVGVSTA DIVI TITI F
Draped bust of Julia right
VESTA
Vesta seated left, holding Palladium and sceptre
Rome mint for Eastern circulation, 82 CE
10.60g
RIC II 848 (Domitian) (R), RPC II 871, RSC 15, BMCRE Domitian 258; Sear 2914
Rare
Ex-Calgary Coin; Ex-CNG (with tag)
Julia was the daughter of Titus and lived with her uncle Domitian as his mistress from 84 AD until her death in 89 AD. Suetonius said she died as a result of an abortion which was forced on her by Domitian. After her death she was deified which is commemorated on this coin.
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