Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1057. Closing Date: Jan 
10, 2005. JULIA MAMAEA, mother of Severus 
Alexander. Augusta, 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius 
(18.38 gm, 2h). Struck 224 AD. Estimate $500 
Sold For $750 

JULIA MAMAEA, mother of Severus Alexander. 
Augusta, 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius (18.38 gm, 2h). 
Struck 224 AD. IVLIA MAMA-EA AVGVSTA, diademed and 
draped bust right / VEN-VS F-ELIX, S C in exergue, 
Venus seated left on throne, holding Cupid, nude 
and with hands at side, in extended right hand and 
long sceptre in left hand. RIC IV 701 (Severus 
Alexander); Pink III, pg. 19; Banti 95; BMCRE 199 
(Severus Alexander); Cohen 69. Near EF, mottled 
apple-green patina. ($500)

From the Michael Weller Collection. Ex Numismatica 
Ars Classica K (30 March 2000), lot 1977.


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