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Sestertius: CM.6589-2007

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Severus Alexander (222-35)
Ruler: Julia Mamaea (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Rome
State: Roman Empire

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, ix.1986 for $150.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 29.88 mm
Image(width): 30.08 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust

Dating

Production date: AD 226

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 45 degrees Weight 19.20 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed bust of Julia Mamaea right

  • Text: IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTVS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Vesta, veiled, standing left with sceptre and palladium

  • Text: VESTA / S C
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6589-2007
Primary reference Number: 166152
RIC: 4-2.197.708
BMC: 6.162.389

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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