Julia Mamaea, struck imitation of a Denarius, cf. RIC 362.

Julia Mamaea, 20th century ?,
struck imitation of a Denarius (19-20 mm / 3.64 g),
Obv.: IVLIA MA - MAEA AVG , diademed, draped bust of Julia Mamaea right.
Rev.: VESTA , Vesta standing left holding patera and transverse scepter.
cf. RIC IV, II, 99, 362 ; cf. C. 85 ; cf. BMC 440 .

Criteria:
- the style of the portrait (facial expression)
- the style of Vesta (drapery)
- the shape of the letters, the obverse E
- the surface (artificial patina?)
- the very flat strike
- the high weight