Caption

dupondius, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222. Obv.: IVLIAMAESAAVG — Bust of Julia Maesa in drapery and diadem facing right, pearl border. Rev.: SAECVLIFELICITAS — 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, S C on sides, pearl border. 218–223, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter ~24–25 mm; weight 11.50 g., A round, worn coin with an uneven, slightly irregular edge showing a central raised figure in low relief; the surface displays a patina of dark brown and black with a few areas of green and several patches of reddish-brown, and there are traces of a muted golden tone on raised parts of the design.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_077

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31.6Mb (1.5Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

dupondius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obv. Ivliamaesaavg Bust Julia Maesa drapery diadem facing right pearl border Rev. Saecvlifelicitas Felicitas stands left holding patera burning altar right hand long caduceus star right field S C sides 218–223 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ~24–25 mm weight 11.50 g round worn coin uneven slightly irregular edge showing central raised figure low relief surface displays patina dark brown black areas green several patches reddish-brown traces muted golden tone raised parts design.