Caption

Antoninian, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222), Julia Maesa (c.160–224; Augusta 218–224). Obverse: IVLIAMAESAAVG — Bust of Julia Maesa in a diadem and drapery against the background of a crescent to the right; pearl border. Reverse: PIETASAVG — Pietas stands upright, head turned left, right hand extended above an altar at her feet, holding a ciborium in her left; pearl border. Date: 218–222. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin (Rome). Diameter: 22.5–23.0 mm. Weight: 4.37 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_118

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Keywords

Antoninian Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Julia Maesa c.160–224 Augusta 218–224 Obverse Ivliamaesaavg Bust diadem drapery background crescent right pearl border Reverse Pietasavg Pietas stands upright head turned left right hand extended altar feet holding ciborium Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Rome Diameter 22.5–23.0 mm Weight 4.37 g worn round metallic coin irregular edge showing raised profile person's head right-facing side view coin surface textured wear slight indentations areas lighter darker gray hints brownish tones raised portrait brighter highlights nose cheek forehead recessed areas darker.