Caption

Sestertius depicting Julia Mamaea ca. 180–235 and Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Obverse: portraits of Julia Mamaea; reverse: Fecunditas personification. Iconography: personifications; inscriptions/titles indicate imperial authority and roles. Date: 222–235 CE. Place of creation: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin sestertius. Measurements: diameter 26.5–28.5 mm; weight 23.45 g., A round, worn coin with an uneven edge showing a dark brown surface with patches of green and hints of reddish tones, featuring the faint, raised outline of a standing human figure and another indistinct figure nearby, both with softened contours and textured surfaces, against a white background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_345

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58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius depicting Julia Mamaea ca 180–235 Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse portraits Julia Mamaea reverse Fecunditas personification Iconography personifications inscriptions titles indicate imperial authority roles Date 222–235 Ce Place creation Rome Roman Empire Medium coin sestertius Measurements diameter 26.5–28.5 mm weight 23.45 g round worn coin uneven edge showing dark brown surface patches green hints reddish tones featuring faint raised outline standing human figure another indistinct figure nearby softened contours textured surfaces white background.