Julia Mamaea, Augusta, 222-235. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.54 g, 12 h), Rome, 226. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right. Rev. VESTA Vesta standing front, head to left, holding palladium in her right hand and long scepter in her left. BMC 381. Cohen 81. RIC 360. Nicely toned. Struck from a somewhat worn reverse die, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).