Lot 98: JULIA MAMAEA, mother of Severus Alexander. Augusta, 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck 226 AD.

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JULIA MAMAEA, mother of Severus Alexander. Augusta, 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius (29mm - 22.92 g). Rome mint. Struck 226 AD. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust right / VESTA, S_C across fields, Vesta standing left, holding palladium in right hand, scepter in left. RIC IV 708 (Severus); BMCRE 389 (Severus). VF, glossy brown patina, minor roughness behind portrait.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 98
Listing #: 186889
Closed: Thursday, December 30, 2010 7:14:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $87
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 98
Listing #: 186889
Closed: Thursday, December 30, 2010 7:14:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100