20122

Creator

Preview

Period

Severus Alexander

Ruler

Severus Alexander (222-235 AD)

Mint

Bostra

Province or Region

Arabia

Metal

Bronze

Denomination

19

Weight

3.48g

Obverse Description

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

Reverse Description

Head of Zeus Ammon, right; draped. COLONIA BOSTRA

Comments

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