Caption

Antoninian of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222) and Julia Maesa (c.160–224). Obverse: IVLIAMAESAAVG — Bust of Julia Maesa in a diadem and drapery, facing right with a crescent behind; pearl border. Reverse: PIETASAVG — Pietas veiled, standing facing, head turned left, right hand extended over an altar at her feet, holding a ciborium in her left hand; pearl border. Date: 218–222. Roman Empire. Coin (Rome). Diameters: 20.0 mm and 22.5 mm. Weight: 4.02 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_120

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Keywords

Antoninian Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Julia Maesa c.160–224 Obverse Ivliamaesaavg Bust diadem drapery facing right crescent pearl border Reverse Pietasavg Pietas veiled standing facing head turned left right hand extended altar feet holding ciborium left hand Date 218–222 Roman Empire Coin Rome Diameters 20.0 mm 22.5 mm Weight 4.02 g worn round metal coin uneven edge showing raised profile person facing right visible facial features hair texture suggestion neck shoulders surface scratches dents areas wear giving rough texture coin shades dark gray silver hints brownish tarnish lighter highlights raised areas darker gray recessed parts background plain white.