Lot 2350

Description

Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, (d.A.D.235), issue struck at Rome 218-222, AE sestertius (20.46 grams), obv. IVLIA MAMA EA AVGVSTA, diademed bust draped to right, rev. around FELICITAS PVBLICA, S C across field, Felicitas standing facing, head to left and holding caduceus and leaning on a column, (S.2318, RIC 676, C.21, BMC 487). Attractive portrait with dark olive green patina, nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.