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Ruler:
Severus Alexander (222-35)
Ruler:
Julia Mamaea
(Struck in the name of)
Mint:
Rome
State:
Roman Empire
History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, ix.1986 for $150.00
Image(height): 29.88 mm
Image(width): 30.08 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust
Production date: AD 226
Object composed of bronze Die Axis 45 degrees Weight 19.20 g
Inscription present: Diademed bust of Julia Mamaea right
Inscription present: Vesta, veiled, standing left with sceptre and palladium
Accession number: CM.6589-2007
Primary reference Number: 166152
RIC: 4-2.197.708
BMC: 6.162.389
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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