AR denarius, Julia Mamaea

   

Julia Avita Mamaea was the younger daughter of Julia Maesa. After the murder of Elagabalus, Julia Mamaea received the title of Augusta, when her young son, Severus Alexander, became emperor in AD 222. Julia Maesa died in AD 226, and Julia Mamaea took control of Severan family matters. Together with Alexander she participated and directed matters of state. Her popularity waned during the later phase of Alexander's reign. During a coup of the Praetorian Guard in AD 235 both were murdered.

Obv. Julia Mamaea, draped bust right, IVLIA MAMAEA AVG.
Rev. Diademed, veiled Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre, peacock at feet, IVNO CONSERVATRIX AVG.


Sestertius, Julia Mamaea

   

Obv. Julia Mamaea, diademed and draped bust, right, resting on crescent. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA.
Rev. Felicitas standing, head left, holding caduceus, leaning on a column, FELICITAS PVBLICA SC.


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