during the reign of the Emperor Maximinus Thrax
Obverse: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO
Nerva was chosen by the Roman Senate (as a senator himself) to become the new emperor
rendering the historical record and our modern-day knowledge of Carthage very sparse
the peace-bringer
Julia Mamaea Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 225AD RIC 351 Commodus during the reign of theObverse: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, Bust of Julia Mamaea, diademed, draped, right Reverse: VENERI FELICI, Venus, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and Cupid in left hand Date: c. 225 235 A. D., RIC 351 Size: 19. 5mm diameter, 2. 71g weight Composition: Silver VENERI FELICI translates to To the auspicious (blessed) Venus. Venus was the goddess of love, beauty, prosperity and fertility.