Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 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 over an altar at left and an incense box, inscription 'PIETAS AVG', rim pearl. Roman Empire, 218–223. Coin: diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_134

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 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 diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.05 g round worn metallic object uneven edge showing profile relief person surface textured scratches shallow indentations object displays mottled palette dark gray silver brown tones areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights raised portions relief hair details facial contours subtle shadowing background profile slightly recessed compared raised rim appearance metallic aged irregularities shape surface.