Caption

Denarius depicting Julia Mamaea ca. 180–235; Augusta 222–235 and Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235, issuer: Alexander Severus; obverse/portrait iconography of Julia Mamaea; reverse: Roman deity Vesta; iconography of Julia Mamaea; dated 225–235 CE, Roman Empire; place of creation: Rome; coin denarius, diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.60 g., A round, worn coin with an uneven rim showing a raised, textured surface and a faint central figure in low relief; the coin displays a weathered, metallic appearance with shades of gray, dark gray, and hints of brown and off-white patina across its surface, all set against a plain white background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_279

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Julia Mamaea ca 180–235 Augusta 222–235 Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 issuer Alexander Severus obverse portrait iconography Julia Mamaea reverse Roman deity Vesta iconography dated 225–235 CE Roman Empire place creation Rome coin denarius diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.60 g round worn coin uneven rim showing raised textured surface faint central figure low relief coin displays weathered metallic appearance shades gray dark gray hints brown off-white patina across surface set plain white background.