Severus Alexander 231-235 A.D. - Denarius - IOVI PROPVGNATORI RIC # 235 VF

Description: RIC IV Severus Alexander 235 Date: 231 – 235 Denomination: Denarius Mint: Rome Obverse: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG: Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right Reverse: IOVI PROPVGNATORI: Jupiter, standing front, in war-like attitude, left, head right, feet apart, hurling thunderbolt in right hand Weight: 2.39g Diameter: 19.00mmMarcus Aurelius Severus Alexander - (October 1st 208 – March 19th 235) was Roman emperor from 222 to 235 & the last from the Severan dynasty.Alexander was the heir to his cousin, the 18-year-old Emperor Elagabalus who had been murdered along with his mother Julia Soaemias, by his own guards, who, as a mark of contempt, had their remains cast into the Tiber river. He & his cousin were both grandsons of the very influential & powerful woman Julia Maesa who had arranged for Elagabalus' acclamation as emperor by the famous 3rd Gallic Legion. It was the rumor of Alexander's death that triggered the assassination of Elagabalus & his mother. Alexander's 13-year reign was the longest reign of a sole emperor since Antoninus Pius. He was also the 2nd youngest ever sole legal Roman Emperor during the existence of the united empire, the youngest being Gordian III. Alexander's peacetime reign was prosperous. However, Rome was militarily confronted with the rising Sassanid Empire & growing incursions from the tribes of Germania. He managed to check the threat of the Sassanids. But when campaigning against Germanic tribes, Alexander attempted to bring peace by engaging in diplomacy & bribery. This alienated many in the Roman Army, leading to a conspiracy that resulted in the assassination of Alexander & his mother Julia Avita Mamaea & the accession of Maximinus Thrax. Alexander's death marked the epoch event for the Crisis of the 3rd Century - nearly 50 years of civil wars, foreign invasion, & collapse of the monetary economy. Historical Context:Severus Alexander was the last emperor from the Severan Dynasty, which began with Septimius Severus in 193 AD.His mother, Julia Mamaea, served as his regent due to his young age.Both Severus Alexander and his mother met a tragic end when the Praetorian Guard murdered them and threw their bodies into the Tiber River.His death marked the start of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of civil unrest, short-term rulers, and economic instability in the Roman EmpirHistorical Context:Severus Alexander was the last emperor from the Severan Dynasty, which began with Septimius Severus in 193 AD.His mother, Julia Mamaea, served as his regent due to his young age.Both Severus Alexander and his mother met a tragic end when the Praetorian Guard murdered them and threw their bodies into the Tiber River.His death marked the start of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of civil unrest, short-term rulers, and economic instability in the Roman Empire12.This coin provides a glimpse into the tumultuous times of ancient Rome and the intriguing life of Severus Alexander. 🌟🏛️Learn more1shannaschmidt.com2unrv.com3apmex.com4ancientcoins.ca6of30What other coins were minted during Severus Alexander's reign?How can I learn more about ancient Roman coinage?Tell me about the significance of Jupiter in Roman mythology.Response stoppedNew topicNew topicSeverus Alexander. 222-235 AD. Rome, c. 231 ADhttps://www.shannaschmidt.com/roman-empire/severus-alexander-222-235-ad-rome-c-231-ad

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