Sestertius of Julia Mamaea - Venus Genetrix
Lot 391 · Consigned by mjd
Closed
Description
30mm and 19.5g
Slight damage at the bottom edge noticeable on reverse. Otherwise it really stunning coin in exceptional condition for a sestertius
Obverse: IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right
Reverse: VENVS GENETRIX S C, Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at side, child standing
RIC IV Severus Alexander 704