Sale: Triton VII, Lot: 1008. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2004.  Sold For $270. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JULIA MAMAEA, mother of Severus Alexander. Augusta 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (2.98 gm). Struck 223 AD. IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VENVS GE-N-ETRIX, Venus standing left, holding apple in right hand, sceptre in left, Cupid standing before with arms raised. RIC IV 355 (Severus Alexander); BMCRE 152 (Severus Alexander); RSC 72. Superb EF. ($200)