422, Lot: 558. Estimate $150. Sold for $130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Julia Mamaea. Augusta, AD 222-235. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.04 g, 7h). Rome mint. 3rd emission of Severus Alexander, AD 223. Draped bust right / Venus Genetrix standing left, holding apple and scepter; at feet to left, Cupid standing right, with hands raised. RIC IV 356 (Severus Alexander); BMCRE 152, note (Severus Alexander); RSC 73. Near EF, lightly toned. Pleasing silver quality. Well struck. Rare without stephane.