Julia Mamaea Silver Denarius 225-235 - RIC # 335 VF+ to EF
Lot 453 · Consigned by Tacitus
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Description
🏛️ Historical & Numismatic Overview
Issuer: Julia Mamaea, mother of Emperor Severus Alexander
Reign: 222–235 CE
Mint: Rome
Date of Issue: Circa 230 CE
Reference: RIC IV Severus Alexander 335
Material: Silver (AR)
Weight: 3.11 g
Diameter: 21.00 mm
Julia Mamaea held the title of Augusta & was a key political figure during her son's reign. Coins bearing her image reflect her influence & the Severan dynasty's emphasis on dynastic stability and prosperity.
🖼️ Obverse & Reverse Details
Side
Description
Obverse
Diademed & draped bust of Julia Mamaea facing right. Legend: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG
Reverse
Felicitas seated left, holding a caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left. Legend: FELICITAS PVBLICA
The reverse personification of Felicitas Publica symbolizes public happiness and prosperity—an ideal promoted during Severus Alexander’s reign.
🧾 Grade Specifics:
Strike: Well-centered with full legends
Toning: Light, even silver-gray toning across both sides
Community Grade: Not yet established:
Estimated Grade: Seller grades coin to be in Very Fine+ (VF+) to Extremely Fine (EF) condition based on visible details and strike quality