After the assassination of emperor Caracalla in 217 AD, the empire was left at a state of political unrest without an emperor for days.Macrinus declared himself as emperor of the Roman Empire, seizing power of the army, and ending the war with Parthia and other small kingdoms with peace. Macrinus was overthrown later by Elagabalus a year after, at the battle of Antioch. Elagabalus was crowned emperor at the age of 14,with the help of Julia Maesa. Elabagus has been regarded as one of the most bad reputation Roman emperor, when he ignored cultural taboos with many scandals and his cruel actions.During his reign many wars in the eastern part of the Roman Empire caused the Antioch Mint to shut down causing a lack of coins struck at this mint. Elagabalus was succeeded by Alexander Severus after his assassination at 18 years old in 222 AD. Alexander Severus reign was peaceful and he was eventually assassinated along with his mother in 235 AD. His death marks the end of the Severan Dynasty.
My new acquisitions. Technically they are not mine yet since I have the payment on hold till I return from vacation.
1) Elagabalus, 218-222.
Antioch, Syria
Tetradrachm
2)Elagabalus, 218-222
20 mm
Denarius. FIDES EXERCITVS
3)Severus Alexander 222-235
Alexandria
24mm.
Watch out for my one year on CCF giveaway trivia contest in October.
Posted 07/02/2017 01:29 am
