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Medallion with bust of Julia Mamaea, struck under Severus Alexander
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 222–235
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 35 mm. Weight: 33.46 gm. Die Axis: 1
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1970.569
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medallions
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Julia Mamaea, draped, diademed, left.
IVLIAMAMAEAAVGVSTA
Reverse: Julia Mamaea as Pudicitia seated right on throne, veiled and diademed, left hand reaching up to veil. At right, Pietas, veiled, stands with arms raised.
At left, Felicitas stands with short scepter.
PIET ASAVGVST AE
IVLIAMAMAEAAVGVSTA
Reverse: Julia Mamaea as Pudicitia seated right on throne, veiled and diademed, left hand reaching up to veil. At right, Pietas, veiled, stands with arms raised.
At left, Felicitas stands with short scepter.
PIET ASAVGVST AE
ProvenanceBy 1970: with Münzen und Medaillen A.G., Malzgasse 25, Basel, Switzerland (Münzen und Medaillen A.G. auction 43, November 12-13, 1970, lot 411: from the Bettolo Collection); purchased by MFA at the Münzen und Medaillen auction; accessioned December 16, 1970