Caption

Denarius of Elagabalus (reign 218–222). Obverse: IVLIAMAESAAVG — draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl border. Reverse: PIETA SAVG — Pietas stands upright, head turned left, right hand extended above an altar at her feet, left hand holding a ciborium, pearl border. Date: 218–223. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.85 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_131

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reign 218–222 Obverse Ivliamaesaavg draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl border Reverse Pieta Savg Pietas stands upright head turned left right hand extended altar feet left hand holding ciborium Date 218–223 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.85 g circular dark gray metal coin worn raised edges slightly irregular rim showing faint relief standing figure draped flowing garments center figure profile three-quarter view surrounded shallow worn markings coin's perimeter surface varying shades gray areas lighter metallic sheen darker patina background coin plain white.