JULIA MAMAEA AR Denarius Rome Mint 222-235 AD Vesta RIC 360

Roman Imperial Coinage – Julia Mamaea, Augusta (AD 222-235) Silver Denarius, Rome Mint

An attractive, full-weight silver denarius of Julia Mamaea, the powerful mother and regent of the Emperor Severus Alexander. This classic issue features a sharp portrait on the obverse paired with Vesta holding the iconic Palladium on the reverse.

• Obverse Legend: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG

• Obverse Description: Draped bust of Julia Mamaea right, wearing a stephane (diadem). Her hair is intricately combed in horizontal waves and secured in a broad plait up the back of her head.

• Reverse Legend: VESTA

• Reverse Description: Vesta, veiled and draped, standing facing left, holding a small palladium in her outstretched right hand and a long upright sceptre in her left hand.

Coin Specifications:

• Weight: 3.14 grams

• References: RIC IV 360 (Severus Alexander); RSC 81; BMCRE 381

• Provenance: Ex Locke & England Auctions