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The crab of Iulia Domna from Nysa-Skythopolis

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Abstract

This paper presents the only known specimen of a Roman provincial coin struck at Nysa-Skythopolis in the name of Iulia Domna in 215/6 CE depicting a crab (zodiac sign of Cancer) and a crescent moon, all within a wreath.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)211-218
Number of pages8
JournalIsrael Numismatic Research
Volume20
StatePublished - 2025

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RAMBI Publications

  • Rambi Publications
  • Julia Domna -- Empress, consort of Severus, Lucius Septimius, Emperor of Rome -- -217
  • Coins, Ancient -- Eretz Israel
  • Eretz Israel -- History -- 168 B.C.-135 A.D., Hasmonean rebellion to Bar Kokhba Rebellion
  • Bet She'an (Israel) -- Antiquities, Roman

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