JULIA MAMAEA
Mother of Severus Alexander
Julia Mamaea, niece of Julia Maesa and mother of Severus Alexander, became one of the most influential women of the Severan age. Acting as regent for her young son from AD 222, she exercised considerable authority in matters of state, surrounding herself with jurists, advisors, and philosophers. Her reputation for austerity and firm control shaped the character of Alexander’s reign. Both mother and son were murdered by mutinous troops in AD 235, an event that ushered in the Crisis of the Third Century. Her coinage is admired for its refined portraiture and themes of maternal virtue and stability.
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WRS 10880 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. FECVND AVGVSTAE. Fecunditas seated left, extending hand to child before her; elbow resting on chair back. RSC 6.
£95.00
WRS 10881 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. FELICITAS PVBLICA. Felicitas seated left holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RSC 24.
£145.00
WRS 6665 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IVNO CONSERVATRIX. Juno standing half‑left holding patera and sceptre; peacock at feet turning back to catch drops. RSC 35.
£165.00
WRS 9128 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IVNO CONSERVATRIX. Juno standing half‑left holding patera and sceptre; peacock at feet turning back to catch drops. RSC 35.
£75.00
WRS 10882 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. VESTA. Vesta standing half‑left holding palladium and sceptre. RSC 81.
£85.00
