Julia Mamaea. Augusta, AD 222-235. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 17.85 g, 12h). Rome mint. 12th emission of Severus Alexander, AD 231. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Venus standing left, holding helmet and scepter; shield set on ground to left. RIC IV 705 (Severus Alexander); BMCRE 719 (Severus Alexander); Banti 20. Dark red-brown patina, some minor smoothing. VF. A most attractive and sharp portrait.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 154084 (August 2004).