Rome 222-235 CE
AR Denarius 20mm, 3,32g
October 1
Birth of Severus Alexander to Julia Mamaea in Phoenicia.
March 11
Elagabalus and his mother Julia Soaemias are assassinated by the Praetorian Guard in Rome. Following Elagabalus’s death, Aquilia Severa disappears from the historical record. Severus Alexander becomes Emperor, while Julia Maesa and Julia Mamaea remain very powerful.
March 14
The Senate ratifies Severus Alexander as Emperor.
Approximate death year of Julia Maesa, mother to Julia Mamaea and grandmother of Severus Alexander.
August
Julia Mamaea has the wife of Severus Alexander, Sallustia Orbiana,, exiled and her father executed.
The Baths of Nero are restored by Severus Alexander.
Severus Alexander increases the silver in the Denarius after devaluing it when he became Emperor.
The Sassanids under Ardashir invade the Roman eastern provinces under Severus Alexander.
Taurinus is declared Emperor in Syria over Severus Alexander.
August
Taurinus is defeated by Severus Alexander and drowns while trying to cross the Euphrates.
Severus Alexander begins a campaign against the Sassanids from Antioch.
Severus Alexander celebrates a triumph in Rome.
Germanic tribes invade across the Danube. Severus Alexander reacts by increasing disciple in the already demoralized army and trying to bribe the barbarians to leave.
March 21
Severus Alexander and Julia Mamaea are killed together in a military camp by soldiers loyal to Maximus Thrax, who becomes Emperor.