Sestertius of Julia Mamaea ca. 180–235 and Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235, attributed author/issuer Alexander Severus. Obverse: portrait of Julia Mamaea; inscriptions indicating titles/positions. Reverse: personification Felicitas. Date: 225–235. Roman Empire; Rome mint. Coin sestertius; diameter approx. 26.5–27.5 mm; weight 15.7 g., A worn round object with an irregular edge showing a raised profile of a human head in relief, rendered in a textured surface of dark brown and black tones with patches of lighter brown patina; the background is plain white and the object casts no visible shadow.
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Sestertius of Julia Mamaea ca. 180–235 and Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235, attributed author/issuer Alexander Severus. Obverse: portrait of Julia Mamaea; inscriptions indicating titles/positions. Reverse: personification Felicitas. Date: 225–235. Roman Empire; Rome mint. Coin sestertius; diameter approx. 26.5–27.5 mm; weight 15.7 g., A worn round object with an irregular edge showing a raised profile of a human head in relief, rendered in a textured surface of dark brown and black tones with patches of lighter brown patina; the background is plain white and the object casts no visible shadow.

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Sestertius Julia Mamaea ca 180–235 Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 attributed author issuer Alexander Severus Obverse portrait Julia Mamaea inscriptions indicating titles positions Reverse personification Felicitas Date 225–235 Roman Empire Rome mint Coin sestertius diameter approx 26.5–27.5 mm weight 15.7 g worn round object irregular edge showing raised profile human head relief rendered textured surface dark brown black tones patches lighter brown patina background plain white object casts no visible shadow.

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