192142. *EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander.
*Augusta, 222-235 AD. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.61 gm). Dated year 12
(232/3 AD). 	*Sold For $95 *
	
*EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander. *Augusta,
222-235 AD. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.61 gm). Dated year 12 (232/3
AD). IOY MAMAIA CEB MHT CEB K CT, diademed and draped bust right / Elpis
standing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt; palm before; L
IB (date) behind. Köln 2534; Dattari -; cf. Milne 3106. Choice VF, brown
patina.
The palm appears as an adjunct for both Severus Alexander and Julia
Mamaea for years 10-14 (230-235 AD), possibly connected with the
emperor's presence in the East against Ardashir I.

                
                
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