222-235AD Severus Alexander Silver Denarius – As Struck

Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander

Early Life

Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander known today by his shorter title Severus Alexander was Roman Emperor reigned from 222-235 A.D.

Born on 1 October 208 in Arca Caesarea, Phoenicia modern-day Lebanon, Alexander gained sole power at the of 14 making him the youngest Roman Emperor. He took the position after his cousin Elagabalus was assassinated, making him the last emperor from the Severan Dynasty

There is limited information available about Alexander’s parents. However, based on accounts and coins that were created in honour, it is known that he was the grandson of Julia Mamaea, a Christian Syrian noblewoman who was a member of the Severan Dynasty. During the short time that he was in power, Alexander worked to stabilize the Roman Empire during a time of crisis. Unlike his predecessor, he took a moderate and conciliatory approach, focusing on diplomacy and financial responsibility.

Assassinated

Alexander, attempted to broker peace with several Germanic and Persian tribes, but the military establishment criticized his efforts and saw him as weak. Despite his attempts, the empire continued to face external pressures. Unfortunately, in 235 AD, his troops assassinated him during a military mutiny near Mainz, marking the end of the Severan dynasty. Severus Alexander’s reign exemplifies the challenges of balancing external threats with internal dissent during that era. His commitment to diplomacy was admirable, but it ultimately faced resistance from a military culture that preferred decisive and forceful leadership. The circumstances surrounding his death illustrate the complex power dynamics that characterized the later stages of the Roman Empire’s decline.

This is a fantastic opportunity to obtain a mint state Denarius of Severus Alexander!

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