About the Artwork
Sestertius of Julia Mamaea
224 AD
(Artist) Roman Imperial, Roman Mint of Rome (Mint)
Bronze
2.8 cm diam 1 1/8 inches
Numismatics
Greco-Roman and Ancient European
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Irving F. Burton
71.154
Public Domain
Markings
Obverse: IVLIA MAM-EA AVGVSTA Reverse: VENERI FELICI. S and C to left and right in field.
Provenance
This coin is one of four (71.153-.156) that came from the collection of John Quincy Adams and descendants, sold by the Massachusetts Historical Society at Stack's, New York, N.Y. March 5, 6, 1971.For more information on provenance, please visit:
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Roman Imperial, Roman; Mint of Rome, Sestertius of Julia Mamaea, 224 AD, Bronze. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Irving F. Burton, 71.154.
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