JULIA MAMAEA, mother of Severus Alexander. Augusta, 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 17.83 gm). Struck 231 AD. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust right / VENVS [V]I-CTRIX, S C across field, Venus standing left, holding helmet and sceptre; shield at side. RIC IV 705 (Sev. Alexander); BMCRE 719 (Sev. Alexander); Cohen 78. VF, dark red-brown patina. Attractive portrait.
