Caption

Denarius, obverse: Julia Mamaea ca. 180–235; Augusta 222–235; reverse: Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235 issuer; Fecunditas personification. Iconography: Julia Mamaea 180–235. Date: 225–235. Place: Roman Empire; Rome. Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.30 g., A round metallic coin with a worn surface showing a raised profile of a person facing right; the coin appears silver-gray with darker gray and brownish patina in recessed areas, and lighter silvery highlights on raised features; the portrait shows hair, facial features, a neck and shoulder, and a raised rim encircling the design; overall the coin has an irregular edge and an aged, textured appearance.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_328

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.0Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius obverse Julia Mamaea ca 180–235 Augusta 222–235 reverse Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 issuer Fecunditas personification Iconography Julia Mamaea 180–235 Date 225–235 Place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.30 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person facing right silver-gray darker gray brownish patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised features portrait hair facial features neck shoulder raised rim encircling design irregular edge aged textured appearance.