Denarius - Julia Mamaea (P M TR P VIII [COS III P P]; Sol) (222-235) front Denarius - Julia Mamaea (P M TR P VIII [COS III P P]; Sol) (222-235) back
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Denarius - Julia Mamaea P M TR P VIII [COS III P P]; Sol

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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
References
Numista
N#279449
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.