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RIC IV Severus Alexander 358

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Severus Alexander 358. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Severus Alexander. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, right, with the legend IVLIA MAMAEA AVG.

The reverse shows venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, shield, with the legend VENVS VICTRIX.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Severus Alexander served as Roman emperor between 222 and 235 AD, representing the final ruler of the Severan dynasty. Having succeeded his murdered cousin Elagabalus at the age of 13, his thirteen-year reign involved military confrontations with the Sassanid Empire and Germanic tribes. Alexander ruled alongside the influence of his mother, Julia Avita Mamaea, until both were assassinated in March 235 AD during a military conspiracy.

Struck at the Rome mint under Severus Alexander, this silver denarius formed part of the standard Roman silver coinage that had circulated since approximately 211 BC. The coin was issued in honour of the emperor's mother, featuring her bust alongside the obverse legend "IVLIA MAMAEA AVG". The reverse depicts Venus accompanied by the legend "VENVS VICTRIX", showing the goddess holding a helmet and sceptre with a shield at her feet.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Severus Alexander

Design

Obverse
Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, right
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, shield
Obverse legend
IVLIA MAMAEA AVG
Reverse legend
VENVS VICTRIX

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Severus Alexander 358
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IVLIA MAMAEA AVG
Reverse legend to match
VENVS VICTRIX
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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