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Sestertius with bust of Julia Mamaea, struck under Severus Alexander
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 222–235
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 32 mm. Weight: 21.84 gm.
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.128
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right.
IVLIA MAMA EAAVGVSTA
Reverse: Felicitas, standing front, head left, legs crossed, holding caduceus in right hand and leaning on column with left elbow.
FELICIT ASPVBLICA S C left and right in field.
IVLIA MAMA EAAVGVSTA
Reverse: Felicitas, standing front, head left, legs crossed, holding caduceus in right hand and leaning on column with left elbow.
FELICIT ASPVBLICA S C left and right in field.
ProvenanceBy 1888: with van Lennep, Smyrna; purchased by MFA from van Lennep, January 5, 1888, for $75.00 (this figure is the total price for 88.12-88.262)