Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus reign 218–222 CE. Obverse: IVLIAMAESAAVG — Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl border. Reverse: PVDICITIA — 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, pearl border. Roman Empire, struck in Rome, 218–223 CE. Coin; diameter ~17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.45 g., A round, worn coin with an uneven, slightly irregular edge showing a raised central design of a seated figure facing right. The surface shows mottled areas of dark gray, brown, and hints of dull green and rust, with lighter gray highlights on the raised parts. The figure and surrounding details have a textured, weathered appearance with patches of smoother wear, and the coin sits against a plain white background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_036

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reign 218–222 Ce Obverse Ivliamaesaavg Draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl border Reverse Pvdicitia Veiled Pudicitia seated throne left raising hem veil right hand holding scepter Roman Empire struck Rome 218–223 Ce Coin diameter ~17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.45 g round worn coin uneven slightly irregular edge showing raised central design seated figure surface mottled areas dark gray brown hints dull green rust lighter gray highlights raised parts figure surrounding details textured weathered appearance patches smoother wear coin sits plain white background.