Roman Empire Severus Silver Denarius Julia Mamaea AD222-235 RIC 343

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.