Empires Cufflinks

Julia Domna, Roman empress from A.D. 193-211, second wife of Emperor Septimius Severus and mother of Caracalla and Geta. Her distinct profile and elaborate hairstyling are captured here, with a chignon, ridged waves, and the small curl on the cheek.

A woman of intelligence, talent, and beauty, Julia Domna wielded considerable influence during her husband's reign and played a crucial role in administering the empire for her sons. Her adept counsel and public presence earned her the honorific title "Mother of the Invincible Camps," reflecting her integrity and importance as empress.

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Lucius Septimius Severus was born in 145 A.D. in Lepcis Magna, Libya, and was the first African-born Roman emperor. Minted in the final years of his reign, the coin features sharp detailing, evident in the precision of Severus' features.

He arrived in Rome shortly after turning 18 and was swiftly made a senator by Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Severus is credited with strengthening and revitalising an empire facing imminent decline. He eliminated the dangerous praetorians, unified the empire after periods of turmoil and civil war, strengthened the army, defeated Rome’s most powerful enemy, and founded a successful dynasty. He worked to assert the authority of the emperor, projecting an image of a strong, decisive ruler. This authority is symbolised by his adornment with the laurel wreath.

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