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LOT 2902
Julia Mamaea, Augusta AR Denarius. AD 222-235.
Rome mint; struck AD 228. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, diademed and draped bust to right / FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing facing, head to left, with legs crossed, holding caduceus with her right hand and leaning on column with left. RIC IV 335 (Alexander); BMCRE 483 and 485 (Alexander); RSC 17. Extremely Fine.(2.87gr, 21mm, 2h.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a gentleman; acquired in the UK before 2000.
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