Roman — Roman; 228-229
Coin, sestertius
A copper alloy sestertius coin of Julia Mamaea, the mother of Emperor Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Julia acted as regent in the early years of her son’s reign and was later given the title 'consors imperii' (Imperial Consort). The back of the coin depicts Felicitas, the female personification of prosperity. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 228-229.
Obv: Draped and diademed bust of Julia Mamaea, facing right. Obv inscription: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. Rev: Felicitas, standing front, head left, legs crossed, holding a caduceus (a winged staff held by messengers and heralds) in her right hand and leaning on a column with her left arm. Rev inscription: FELICITAS PVBLICA, SC in field.
Ref: RIC IV (1938), p.125, no.676.
Condition: F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N517
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Julia Mamaea
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- Production date:
- Roman; 228-229
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 31 mm, WT 21.0 g, Axis 11
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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