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Sestertius: Julia Mamaea ca. 180–235 and Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Obverse: portrait/inscription relating to Julia Mamaea and imperial titles. Reverse: depiction of Venus and related iconography. Date: 225–235. Place of creation: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium/function: coin. Dimensions: diameters 26.5 mm and 29.0 mm; weight 17.85 g., A round, worn coin with an irregular edge showing a mix of dark brown, greenish patina, and areas of lighter brown; faint raised shapes suggest a seated figure and an adjacent vertical form, with textured surface variations and scattered small spots of lighter brown around the perimeter.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_259

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Keywords

Sestertius Julia Mamaea ca 180–235 Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse portrait inscription relating Julia Mamaea imperial titles Reverse depiction Venus related iconography Date 225–235 Place creation Rome Roman Empire Medium function coin Dimensions diameters 26.5 mm 29.0 mm weight 17.85 g round worn coin irregular edge showing mix dark brown greenish patina areas lighter brown faint raised shapes suggest seated figure adjacent vertical form textured surface variations scattered small spots perimeter.