Caption

Denarius of Elagabalus reigned 218–222. Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl rim; inscription IVLIAMAESAAVG. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a patera over a burning altar in her right hand and a long caduceus in her left; pearl rim; inscription SAECVLIFE LICITAS. Roman Imperial coin, struck Rome, 218–223. Diameter c. 17–19 mm; weight 2.12 g., A worn circular metallic object with an irregular edge showing areas of damage and a slightly rough, pitted surface; the object has a mix of dark gray, silvery gray, brownish, greenish, and faint reddish tones, with patches of lighter metallic highlights where raised details remain; faint raised shapes suggest a standing figure or vertical form in the center and suggestive curved elements near the perimeter, all set against a plain white background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_073

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Obverse Draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl rim inscription IVLIAMAESAAVG Reverse Felicitas standing left holding patera burning altar right hand long caduceus inscription SAECVLIFE LICITAS Roman Imperial coin struck Rome 218–223 Diameter c 17–19 mm weight 2.12 g worn circular metallic object irregular edge showing areas damage slightly rough pitted surface object mix dark gray silvery gray brownish greenish faint reddish tones patches lighter metallic highlights raised details remain faint raised shapes suggest standing figure vertical form center suggestive curved elements near perimeter set plain white background.