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Julia Mamaea, Sestertius, Felicitas reverse, Spectacular!

Mother of Severus Alexander, Died 235 AD.

Æ Sestertius; 32mm/19.1gm

Con/ Boldly struck in high relief and perfectly centered, a choice example with a glossy dark green patina. A few scattered flecks of earthen inclusions, otherwise, about Extremely Fine.

Obv/ IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA; diad. draped bust right.

Rev/ FELICITAS PVBLICA SC; Felicitas stg. l., legs crossed, holding caduceus and leaning on column.  

Ref/ RIC Vol IVb 676

Seller's Note/ Due to the vagaries of lighting and the extreme magnification, our photo does not display the true quality of this coin. In hand, it's a real jaw-dropper, trust me. ;-)

Felicitas was the personification of happiness and success. Why such public happiness? Because Elagabalus has finally been assassinated and Julia Mamaea's son, Severus Alexander, was now the new emperor.