Ancient Rome (Imperial): silver denarius of Julia Mamaea (d. 235 AD)

lordmarcovan

Ancient Rome (Imperial): silver denarius of Julia Mamaea (d. 235 AD).

Obverse- IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, diademed & draped bust right.
Reverse- VESTA, Vesta standing half-left, holding palladium and scepter.

NGC AU (Strike 5/5, Surface 2/5, "granularity"). RIC 360, RSC 81, 19mm, 3.26 g. Ex- Mathew Baca ("bronzemat"), through a swap on the Collectors Universe forums, 2/27/2012.

Julia Mamaea* was a powerful woman of the Severan Dynasty. She was from from Emesa, in what is presently war-torn Homs, Syria. This coin looks a lot sharper and slightly more lustrous in hand. I initially had a casual "take it or leave it" attitude when we were haggling out the swap. I liked the coin but didn't feel like I absolutely had to have it. It was almost an afterthought. When I got it in hand, though, I was quite happy with the deal.





NGC cert verification page

As of the last edit, this coin was part of my "Eclectic Box of 20" collection.

Aethelred

And I thought cornrows were a new thing!

NiceCurrency

for those wondering why there's a coin of this random lady, she was the mother of Emperor Alexander Severus

lordmarcovan

<< <i>for those wondering why there's a coin of this random lady, she was the mother of Emperor Alexander Severus >>

Or Severus Alexander. Funny how we moderns can't seem to agree on the order of his name. Is that a British/American divide, or what?

ajaan

I've always seen it Severus Alexander.

lordmarcovan

<< <i>I've always seen it Severus Alexander. >>

Me too.

But a lot of Brits have it the other way 'round.

Figures. Silly Brits.

ajaan

What do you expect from a group of people who put an extra u in color.

Aethelred

<< <i>What do you expect from a group of people who put an extra u in color. >>



I can live with colour, but one more word about this royal, prince, baby, might push me over the edge!

My phone sends me "Breaking News" updates from CNN. I have been getting things like it's weight, it's meeting with the Queen, and about three updates on it's name.

Does it make me a bad person that I just don't care?

NiceCurrency

It's arranged both ways on the wikipedia entry lol

Aethelred

I am not sure I want to wade into the emotionally charged Severus Alexander vs. Alexander Severus debate because the only possible outcome would be that half of the forum will end up hating me, but here goes....

I have seen it both ways, but I use Severus Alexander myself.

nicholasz219

His father was Septimus Severus, correct? Was Severus more of a title or surname?

lordmarcovan

<< <i>His father was Septimus Severus, correct? Was Severus more of a title or surname? >>

Speaking of variances in the names, I've seen him called both "Septimus Severus" and "Septimius Severus". Go figure.

nicholasz219

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<< <i>His father was Septimus Severus, correct? Was Severus more of a title or surname? >>

Speaking of variances in the names, I've seen him called both "Septimus Severus" and "Septimius Severus". Go figure. >>



You are no help LordM!

NiceCurrency

laughing at my commentary from last year

Swampboy

I say Alexander Severus but remember, I'm not patrician.

lordmarcovan

It says "IMP SEV ALEXAND" right there on that freakin' coin, fer cryin' out loud!

"Severus Alexander" it is. Ha.