Description: Bithynia, Nicaea, Julia Mamaea (222 - 235 AD). IOYΛIA MAMAIA AYΓ; draped bust right / NIKAIEΩN; Cista mystica with serpent, two pellets below.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 5,28 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: not in known references, cf. RG II 592 (Severus Alexander)

Commentary: rare; dark green patina, good details

History: After Caracalla's death the supporters of Macrinus killed Mamaea's husband, daughter and son-in-low as a response to a revolt organized by Mamaea's mother Maesa and sister Soaemias.

Article Number: 053-02-04-44408