1258.  DIVA JULIA MAESA, grandmother of Severus Alexande r. Died 223 AD. AR
Denarius (2.43  gm). Memorial  issue struck by Severus  Alexander circa 225
AD. Draped  bust right / Maesa, veiled and  holding sceptre, seated left on
peacock  flying upward  to  the right.  RIC IV  378 (Alexander);  BMCRE 217
(Alexander);  RSC   3.  Near   EF,  lightly  porous.   Very  rare.  ($1000)


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1258.
 
 Lot sold for $1150.


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