Denarius - Julia Mamaea P M TR P VIII [COS III P P]; Sol
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 222-235 |
Value | Denarius (½) |
Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#279449 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIII [COS III P P]
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Julia Mamaea coin is that it features an image of the Roman empress Julia Mamaea, who was known for her political influence and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Sol, which is represented on the coin by the radiate crown on her head.