Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222. Obv.: IVLIA MAESA AVG — Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl rim. Rev.: SAECVLI FELICITAS — Felicitas stands facing left; in her right hand she holds a patera above a burning altar, in her left hand a long caduceus; in the right field a star, pearl rim. Date: 218–223. Place of origin: Rome. Material/format: coin. Diameter: 18.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 3.40 g., A round metallic object with a worn, dark gray surface showing a raised profile of a person facing right; the person has detailed hair and a small bun or knot at the back of the head and wears a draped garment at the shoulder. The object has an irregular rim with a few notches and areas of lighter gray where the metal catches the light, and the background is plain white.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_054

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obv. Ivlia Maesa Avg Draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl rim Rev. Saecvli Felicitas Felicitas stands left right hand holds patera burning altar left hand long caduceus right field star Date 218–223 Place origin Rome Material format coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Weight 3.40 g round metallic object worn dark gray surface showing raised profile person detailed hair small bun knot back head wears draped garment shoulder object irregular rim notches areas lighter gray metal catches light background plain white.