SEVERUS ALEXANDER
222–235 AD
Severus Alexander, last emperor of the Severan dynasty, came to the throne as a youth under the guidance of his mother, Julia Mamaea. His reign sought to restore stability after the excesses of Elagabalus, emphasising moderation, sound administration, and cooperation with the Senate. Despite these efforts, growing military pressures on the frontiers—especially from the Sassanian Empire— strained his authority. His attempts to negotiate with the Germanic tribes alienated the army, leading to his assassination in AD 235 and the beginning of the Crisis of the Third Century. His coinage is abundant and varied, reflecting themes of prosperity, piety, and imperial virtue.
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WRS 6662 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. ANNONA AVG. Annona standing front, head left, holding corn‑ears and cornucopiae; modius filled with corn‑ears at feet. RSC 23.
£95.00
WRS 9123 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IOVI VLTORI. Jupiter, half‑naked, seated left on throne, holding Victory and sceptre. RSC 95. Toned.
£90.00
WRS 9124 — Denarius (Mint of Antioch)
Ar Denarius. Mint of Antioch. LIBERALITAS AVG. Liberalitas standing front, head left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. RSC 108b. Toned.
£155.00
WRS 11024 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. PAX AVG. Pax running left, holding olive-branch and long sceptre. RSC 187.
£95.00
WRS 11025 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. P M TR P COS P P. Jupiter, naked but for cloak behind over arms, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt and long sceptre. Attractive dark tone. RSC 204.
£85.00
WRS 11026 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. P M TR P COS P P. Mars standing front, head left, holding olive-branch and reversed spear. RSC 207.
£75.00
WRS 10874 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. P M TR P II COS P P. Salus seated left, feeding serpent entwined around altar. RSC 239.
£85.00
WRS 9126 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. SPES PVBLICA. Spes walking left, holding skirt in left hand and flower in right. RSC 546. Toned.
£85.00
WRS 11027 — Denarius (Mint of Antioch)
Ar Denarius. Mint of Antioch. VICTORIA AVG. Victory running right, holding wreath and palm; no star in field. RSC 559 (variant).
£135.00
