Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222). Obverse: IVLIA, ESAAVG — Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl border. Reverse: PVDI, TIA — Veiled Pudicitia seated on a throne facing left, raising the hem of her veil with her right hand, holding a scepter in her left, pearl border. 218–223 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 18.0–19.0 mm; weight 2.85 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_143

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Ivlia Esaavg Draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl border Reverse Pvdi Tia Veiled Pudicitia seated throne left raising hem veil right hand holding scepter 218–223 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.85 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing shades gray dark gray brown surface slightly reflective aged patina lighter highlights raised areas central design depicts seated human figure profile holding staff draped clothing smaller figure object near figure’s hand figure sits platform decorative elements beneath rim several raised marks shapes forming border small chips irregularities edge background object plain white.