SEVERUS ALEXANDER 222 A.D. - 235 A.D. (THE SEVERAN DYNASTY)

Marcus Aurelius Severus was promoted from Caesar to Augustus after the murder of his cousin, Elagabalus. His reign was marked by great economic prosperity, and he enjoyed great success against the Barbarian tribes.

His mother, Julia Marmaea, was the real power in the Empire, controlling her son's policies and even his personal life with great authority.

Severus had an oratory where he prayed under the edict, "Do Not Unto Others What You Would Not Have Done To Yourself" .

Obv.: AYT K CEV ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔ; laureate head right.
Rev.: MHTPOΠ KAIC; three corn ears.

Weight: 6.5 g