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Period
Severus Alexander
Ruler
Severus Alexander (222-235 AD)
Mint
Bostra
Province or Region
Arabia
Metal
Bronze
Denomination
23
Weight
7.70g
Obverse Description
Head of Julia Mamaea, right; diademed, draped. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA
Reverse Description
Head of Tyche, left; turreted, draped; cornucopia behind shoulder. COLONIA BOSTRA
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
Comments
Julia Mamaea was de facto ruler or power behind throne of youthful Alex. Severus.