Denarius, Alexander Severus (208–235; Roman emperor 222–235). Obverse: IVLIA MA MAEA AVG — Bust of Julia Mamaea (ca. 180–235) in a diadem and drapery, pearl border. Reverse: VENVS V I CTRIX — Venus stands facing left, holding a helmet in her right hand and a scepter in her left, with a shield at her feet, pearl border. Iconography: Julia Mamaea; Roman deities, Venus. Date: 225–235. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 18.0–20.0 mm; weight 3.10 g.
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Denarius, Alexander Severus (208–235; Roman emperor 222–235). Obverse: IVLIA MA MAEA AVG — Bust of Julia Mamaea (ca. 180–235) in a diadem and drapery, pearl border. Reverse: VENVS V I CTRIX — Venus stands facing left, holding a helmet in her right hand and a scepter in her left, with a shield at her feet, pearl border. Iconography: Julia Mamaea; Roman deities, Venus. Date: 225–235. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 18.0–20.0 mm; weight 3.10 g.

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Denarius Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse Ivlia Ma Maea Avg Bust Julia Mamaea ca 180–235 diadem drapery pearl border Reverse Venvs V I Ctrix Venus stands facing left holding helmet right hand scepter left shield feet Iconography Roman deities Date 225–235 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 18.0–20.0 mm weight 3.10 g worn metallic coin circular shape uneven edges showing raised profile person's head facing right detailed hair facial features surrounded raised border decorative pattern coin surface displays textured areas highlights shadows shades silver gray.

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