Caption

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 VICTRIX — 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. Date: 225–235. Roman Empire. Coin (Rome). Diameters: 18.0 mm and 20.0 mm. Weight: 3.10 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_473

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Keywords

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 Victrix Venus stands facing left holding helmet right hand scepter left shield feet Date 225–235 Roman Empire Coin Rome Diameters 18.0 mm 20.0 mm Weight 3.10 g round metallic coin tarnished silver-gray surface showing raised circular border embossed standing figure wearing draped clothing long staff hand object folds texture visible garments subtle wear edges background plain white coin darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights.