Lot 2900
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), sestertius, Rome Mint (24.62g), obv. diademed draped bust right, around IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, rev. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus & cornucopia, around FELICITAS AVG (S.8227, RIC.670, Cohen.10); another, sestertius, Rome Mint (19.47g), obv. diademed draped bust right, around IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, rev. Vesta standing left, holding Palladium and sceptre, around VESTA S-C (S.8236, RIC 708, BMC 389). Chipped flan above bust, nearly fine; good fine. (2)
Ex Dr. L.J. Sherwin Collection.
Both from M.R. Roberts, 5.5.73, 1.12.77.
- Estimate
- $80
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $90