20120

Creator

Preview

Period

Severus Alexander

Ruler

Severus Alexander (222-235 AD)

Mint

Bostra

Province or Region

Arabia

Metal

Bronze

Denomination

19

Weight

3.76g

Obverse Description

Head of Julia Mamaea, right; diademed, draped. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA

Reverse Description

Head of Zeus Ammon, right; draped. COLONIAB OSTRA

Comments

Note division of inscription on reverse. Julia Mamaea was de facto ruler or power behind throne of youthful Alex. Severus.

Publisher

Pepperdine University Libraries

Digital Collection

The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land

Credit Line

The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land [digital resource], Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives

Document Type

Article