Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus r. 218–222. Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl rim; inscription IVLIA MAESA AVG. Reverse: Veiled Pudicitia seated on a throne facing left, raising the hem of her veil with her right hand and holding a scepter in her left; inscription PVDICITIA. Roman Empire, struck Rome, 218–223. Coin; diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm; weight 3.30 g., A worn circular metallic object with an uneven edge showing a raised profile of a person's head facing right, featuring stylized hair pulled back and draped clothing around the neck; the surface shows areas of wear and texture variations with small pits and scratches. Colors visible include shades of gray, dark gray, silver, and hints of brownish discoloration.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_026

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus r 218–222 Obverse Draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl rim inscription IVLIA MAESA AVG Reverse Veiled Pudicitia seated throne left raising hem veil right hand holding scepter inscription PVDICITIA Roman Empire struck Rome 218–223 Coin diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.30 g worn circular metallic object uneven edge showing raised profile person's head featuring stylized hair pulled back draped clothing neck surface areas wear texture variations small pits scratches Colors visible include shades gray dark gray silver hints brownish discoloration.