Lot 2818

Description

Severan Dynasty, silver denarii (5), Septimius Severus, (193-211) (3.20g), rev. Minerva standing left holding transverse spear and shield at shoudler (cf S.6326; RIC 61; RSC 390); Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (died 217), (2.56g), rev. Pudicitia enthroned to left, hand on breast other at side, around PVDICITIA, (S.6602; RIC 644; RSC 168); Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus, (died 222), (2.56g), rev. Venus seated left, holding sceptre, cupid standing at feet (S.7720; RIC 243; RSC 14); Julia Maesa, grandmother of Severus Alexander and Elagabalus, (died 225), (3.41g), rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS, Felicitas standing left by altar, holding patera and caduceus, star in left field (cf S.7761; RIC 273; RSC 45); Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, (died 235), (2.91g), rev. IVNO CONSERVATRIX, Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre, peacock to left (S.8212; RIC 343; RSC 35 [illus.]). Toned, very fine, the last good very fine. (5)