Julia Mamaea Denarius (RIC IV Severus Alexander 370)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Severus Alexander 370

Ruler

Julia Mamaea

Issued under

Severus Alexander

Denomination

Denarius

Date

222 AD-235 AD

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

IVLIA MAMAEA AVG

Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right

Reverse

ANNONA AVG

Annona, draped, standing, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Severus Alexander 370 is a denarius of Julia Mamaea, issued under Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD). The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 370?: RIC IV Severus Alexander 370 is a Silver Denarius of Julia Mamaea issued under Severus Alexander (222 AD-235 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 370.
How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 370?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA MAMAEA AVG. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription ANNONA AVG. Portrait type: diademed.

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Julia Mamaea Denarius, Annona reverse