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RIC 679 of Julia Mamaea

Julia Mamaea Æ Sestertius. 230 AD. IVLIA MAMA-EA AVGVSTA, diademed & draped bust right / FELICITAS PVBLICA, S C in ex, Felicitas seated left, holding caduceus & cornucopiae. Cohen 26.

Lot No.3504. 30mm, 16.8g.

$ 225.

Julia Mamaea was the sister of Julia Maesa and mother of Severus Alexander. She inderited the power behind the throne from Maesa, and maintained effective control until she was murdered with her son on March 22nd, 235AD.