Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (reigned 218–222), Julia Maesa (ca. 160–224; Augusta 218–224). Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl rim; inscription 'IVLIA MAESA AVG'. Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding a patera above an altar at left and an incense box; inscription 'PIETAS AVG', rim pearl. Roman Empire, 218–223. Coin (Rome), diameter ~18.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.68 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_132

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Julia Maesa ca 160–224 Augusta 218–224 Obverse Draped bust facing right pearl rim inscription Ivlia Maesa Avg Reverse Pietas standing left holding patera altar incense box Pietas Avg rim pearl Roman Empire 218–223 Coin Rome diameter ~18.5–19.0 mm weight 2.68 g circular metallic coin worn uneven edge showing raised profile person featuring short textured hair visible ear defined nose lips draped garment neck surface areas smooth wear rougher texture dominant colors shades gray silver darker gray tarnish slight brownish tones recessed areas.