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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rexesq, post: 992015, member: 5739&quot;]<b>Pictures...</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Okay, sorry about the wait. I managed to get a few halfway decent photos.</p><p><br /></p><p>The second shot of the obverse is discolored, due to my camera... there is also some debris like hair and dust on it in that shot that look like scratches.</p><p><br /></p><p>I show it next to my &#039;Felicitas Publica&#039; Sestertius. This new one is much thicker, and you can see the difference in obverse dies and the difference in the color of the patina.</p><p>There are some places on the reverse with nice detail, such as the helmet and Venus&#039; hair and fingers. I had alot of trouble taking decent photos this time, so some detail is harder to see.</p><p><br /></p><p>I know it isn&#039;t in great condition, but I really like the bust, and the detail of the helmet and such on the reverse.</p><p><br /></p><p>Julia Mamaea AE Sestertius. 228-9 AD.</p><p>obv: JULIA MAMAEA AUGUSTA - Draped bust right.</p><p>rev:&nbsp; VENUS VICTRIX -SC-&nbsp; - Venus standing left holding helmet &amp; scepter, shield at feet.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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