Code: 11750
This is an ancient Roman Æ orichalcum Sestertius, of Empress Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander), minted at Rome in 228 AD
Obverse: IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, "Julia Mamaea Empress (Augusta)" diademed draped bust right.
Reverse: FELICITAS AVG "Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus)" Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus & cornucopia.
A nice coin with a good portrait
DENOMINATION: Sestertius
MATERIAL: Æ orichalcum
DATE: 222 - 235 AD (this coin minted at Rome in 228 AD)
SIZE: 30mm diameter
WEIGHT: 26.27 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Sear Roman Coins and their Values (RCV 2000 Edition) Number 8227 RIC 670, Cohen 10, BMC 527
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. London. The United Kingdom.
