Caption

Denarius of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222), 218–223. Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, legend IVLIA MAESA AVG, pearl border. Reverse: Juno (Juno/Felicitas personification) standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a sceptre in her left, legend IVNO, pearl border. Roman Empire; coin; diameter 17.5–20.0 mm; weight 3.55 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_125

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 218–223 Obverse Draped bust Julia Maesa facing right legend IVLIA MAESA AVG pearl border Reverse Juno Felicitas personification standing left holding patera right hand sceptre left legend IVNO Roman Empire coin diameter 17.5–20.0 mm weight 3.55 g circular metallic coin worn dark gray silver surface showing variations darker lighter gray irregular edges small chips dents center raised relief standing human figure wearing short tunic robe long staff pole hand extending hand outward figure's facial features clothing details lightly carved worn background mostly flat lighter silver highlights raised design parts rim small pits spots discoloration coin's face.