Caption

Sestertius of Elagabalus reigned 218–222. Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl border, inscription IVLIAMAESAAVG. Reverse: Felicitas stands facing left, holding a patera above a burning altar in her right hand and a long caduceus in her left; star in right field, letters SC at sides, pearl border, legend SAECVLIFE LICITAS. Roman Empire, struck Rome, circa 218–223. Bronze coin, diameter ~32–33 mm, weight 23.50 g., A worn circular coin with an irregular edge showing a raised central figure standing and holding an object, the surface textured with patches of green and dark brown patina, with lighter grayish highlights on the raised areas.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_071

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Keywords

Sestertius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Obverse Draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl border inscription IVLIAMAESAAVG Reverse Felicitas stands left holding patera burning altar right hand long caduceus star right field letters SC sides legend SAECVLIFE LICITAS Roman Empire struck Rome circa 218–223 Bronze coin diameter ~32–33 mm weight 23.50 g worn circular coin irregular edge showing raised central figure standing object surface textured patches green dark brown patina lighter grayish highlights raised areas.