Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222. Obverse: IVLIAMAE SAAVG — Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl border. Reverse: PVDICITIA — Veiled Pudicitia sits on a throne facing left, raising the hem of her veil with her right hand, holding a scepter in her left, pearl border. Date: 218–223. Roman Empire. Mint: Rome. Coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.5 mm. Weight: 2.15 g., A worn round metallic object with an irregular edge and a small chip at the top, showing a raised profile of a person's head in relief facing right; the surface has textured wear, scratches, and small dents, with darker and lighter areas creating mottled tones of gray, silver, and hints of brown and green patina.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_032

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Ivliamae Saavg Draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl border Reverse Pvdicitia Veiled Pudicitia sits throne left raising hem veil right hand holding scepter Date 218–223 Roman Empire Mint Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm Weight 2.15 g worn round metallic object irregular edge small chip top showing raised profile person's head relief surface textured wear scratches small dents darker lighter areas creating mottled tones gray silver hints brown green patina.