The Most Powerful Woman Who Ever Lived: Box of Silver Roman Denarius of Julia Domna (black box)

Wife and advisor to Septimius Severus, Julia Domna accompanied her husband on his military campaigns, and was known as the Lady of the Camp. The troops adored her, and she dispensed sage military advice. She bore Septimius two sons, Geta and Caracalla, who became co-emperors upon Septimius’ death in 211. After Geta was assassinated by his brother’s agents, Julia Domna served as Caracalla’s advisor until his own assassination in 217. When his enemy Macrinus became emperor, Julia Domna was unable to bear not being in control. Rather than surrender to the new emperor, she committed suicide by starvation. 

This is a genuine silver Roman coin featuring Julia Domna. Portrait and legend are on the obverse; reverses vary, but tend to feature various personifications or religious themes.