Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222. Obv.: IVLIA MAESA AVG — draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl rim. Rev.: SAECVLI FECITAS — Felicitas standing left, holding a patera above a burning altar in her right hand and a long caduceus in her left; star in right field, pearl rim. Date: 218–223. Place of origin: Rome. Medium: coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.72 g., A worn circular metallic object with an irregular edge displaying a mixture of dark gray, light gray, and patches of brownish tarnish; faint raised relief shows a standing human-like figure holding a long vertical staff and a round object, surrounded by textured areas and curved border details, with several small chips and cracks along the rim.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_061

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Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obv. Ivlia Maesa Avg draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl rim Rev. Saecvli Fecitas Felicitas standing left holding patera burning altar right hand long caduceus star right field Date 218–223 Place origin Rome Medium coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.72 g worn circular metallic object irregular edge displaying mixture dark gray light gray patches brownish tarnish faint raised relief standing human- figure holding long vertical staff round object surrounded textured areas curved border details several small chips cracks rim.