Description
Country or authority: Roman Empire, under Severus Alexander
Year or date range: AD 222–235; exact issue date unresolved
Denomination: Denarius, provisional
Composition: Silver
Ruler or portrait: Julia Mamaea
Mint or mintmark: Rome, attributed by type; no mintmark visible
Catalogue references: Provisional (unverified): RIC IV.2, Severus Alexander 343
Obverse description: Legend: [I]VLIA MAMAEA AVG. Draped bust right, with waved hair gathered into a low bun. No distinct crown is clearly visible; the initial legend letter is weak.
Reverse description: Legend: IVNO CONSERVATRIX. Veiled and draped Juno standing left, extending a patera in her right hand and holding a long upright sceptre in her left; peacock at her feet to the left. Ground line below; no field letters or exergual inscription visible.
Description and condition notes: Irregular flan with small edge splits, granular surfaces and fine linear marks. Portrait, reverse figure and most lettering remain distinct.
