The Crab of Iulia Domna from Nysa-Skythopolis

Yoav Farhi; Ronen Bachar

Yoav Farhi
Ronen Bachar

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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.

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30 March 2026

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Vol. 20 (2025): Israel Numismatic Research

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