May 15
Severus Alexander's childhood with Elagabalus
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Severus Alexander's childhood with Elagabalus
Day 10: Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander. After the murder of her sister Soaemias and the emperor Elagabalus, Mamaea was able to win the favor of the Praetorian Guard and establish her own son Alexander as emperor. Mamaea (and her mother) managed the empire on behalf of her son and even accompanied him on campaigns as he grew up. Her influence over Alexander ultimately caused the army to turn on him, and they were both assassinated.
Denarius of Julia Mamaea, mother of the Roman emperor Severus Alexander (r. 222-235 CE). On the obverse, a portrait of Mamaea; on the reverse, the goddess Juno Conservatrix, holding a patera (ritual dish). Found in Essex, England, UK; now in the British Museum. Photo credit: The Portable Antiquities Scheme/ The Trustees of the British Museum.
Drew over the Sarcophagus of Severus Alexander
The Severan Dynasty be like:
Severus Alexander and Julia Mamaea
Wholesome Roman emperor moment
Coin of the Day #383 (5/22/2025)
A little rough but I do like the reverse on this one…
Roman Empire
AE Sestertius - 31mm 16.51g
Julia Mamaea 222-235 AD
Rome Mint
Obverse IVLIA MAMIAS AVG
Bust of Julia Mamaea right, diademed, draped
Reverse IVNO CONSERVATRIX S C
Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre, peacock at feet left
RIC IV 685