Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222. Obverse: IVLIA MAESA AVG — Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl border. Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS — Felicitas standing left; in her right hand a patera raised above a burning altar, in her left a long caduceus; star in right field, pearl border. Rome mint, 218–223. Coin; diameter c. 18.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.95 g., A round metallic coin with a worn surface in shades of silver and gray, showing an engraved standing figure draped in robes at the center. The figure appears to hold an object in one hand while a staff-like object rests beside them. A small kneeling figure is depicted near the larger figure's feet. The coin edge is irregular and the surface has darker gray patches and lighter highlights from wear.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_057

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Ivlia Maesa Avg Draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl border Reverse Saecvli Felicitas Felicitas standing left right hand patera raised burning altar long caduceus star right field Rome mint 218–223 Coin diameter c 18.5–19.0 mm weight 2.95 g round metallic coin worn surface shades silver gray showing engraved figure draped robes center figure hold object hand staff- object rests beside them small kneeling figure depicted near larger figure's feet coin edge irregular surface darker gray patches lighter highlights wear.