Severus Alexander denarius, AD 222-235
Item — Box: 2, Item: 43
Scope and Contents
In 221 he was adopted by Elagabalus, his cousin. After the murder of Elagabalus Alexander was proclaimed emperor. The emperor was very much under the influence of his mother and this was resented by the army. On March 22, 235 Alexander and his mother Julia Mamaea were murdered at their camp near Mainz and the soldiers proclaimed Maximinus one of their commanders as emperor.
Dates
- Creation: AD 222-235
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Severus Alexander; Reverse: Alexander sacrificing
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
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Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)