Details
LOT 3121
Julia Mamaea, Augusta AE Sestertius. AD 222-235.
Rome mint; struck AD 224. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust to right / VENERI FELICI, Venus standing facing, head to right, holding Cupid with left hand and sceptre with right; S C across fields. RIC IV 694 (Alexander); Cohen 62; Banti 16. Good Very Fine. Black patina; pitting to reverse.(14.37gr, 29mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 114, 23 November 2023, lot 1028.
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