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Julia Mamaea * Vesta, Silver Denarius * 222-235 AD.
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Julia Mamaea * Vesta, AR Denarius
* Mother of Severus Alexander &nd Cousin of Elegabalus *
Obv: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG * Diademed and draped bust, right facing.
Rev: VESTA * Vesta standing left, holding patera in right hand, arm partially extended, and transverse scepter in her left hand.
Exergue: (None)
Mint: Rome
Struck: 227 AD.
Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.32 grams
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Tellingly aged and circulation worn, but still in possession of quite lovely luster on the whole with some subtle toning.
Refs:*
Cohen, 85
BMC, 440
RIC IVii, 362, page 99
SEAR RCV II (2002), 8218, page 679
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