Lot 3867

Description

Ancient Roman silver and Ae issues, including, Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 224, (2.76 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Mamaea, IVLIA MA MAEA AVG, rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA around, Felicity standing facing head to left, with legs crossed and leaning left elbow on column, holding caduceus, (S.8209, RIC 335, BMC 483-485, RSC 17) (illustrated); Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, issued 242, Antioch Mint, (3.99 g), obv. radiate bust right, rev. Gordian walking to right with spear and globe, (S.8659, RIC 216, RSC 319); Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), billon antoninianus, issued in sole reign 268, Antioch Mint?, (3.56 g), obv. radiate bust right, rev. Hercules standing right, (S.10098, RIC 672); Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), AE sestertius, issued 233, Rome Mint, (17.41 g), obv. laureate bust draped to right, rev. Sol advancing to left, holding whip and raising right hand, S C across, (S.8003, RIC 535). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine, scarce. (4)