Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222. Obverse: IVLIA MAESA AVG. Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS. Felicitas stands facing left, holding a patera above a burning altar in her right hand and a long caduceus in her left, pearl rim. Date: 218–223. Place of origin: Rome. Coin; diameter approx. 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.20 g., A round metallic object with a worn silver-gray surface showing a raised profile of a person facing right, with detailed hair and facial features, and a raised rim with a few irregularities; colors visible include silver-gray with darker gray shadows and a small area of brownish discoloration.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_050

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31.6Mb (1.2Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Ivlia Maesa Avg Draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl rim Reverse Saecvli Felicitas Felicitas stands left holding patera burning altar right hand long caduceus Date 218–223 Place origin Rome Coin diameter approx 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.20 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile person detailed hair facial features raised rim irregularities colors visible include silver-gray darker gray shadows small area brownish discoloration.