Caption

Denarius of Julia Maesa (ca. 160–224; Augusta 218–224), Roman Empire, ca. 218–223. Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl border, inscription IVLIA MAESA AVG. Reverse: Veiled Pudicitia seated on a throne facing left, raising the hem of her veil with her right hand and holding a scepter in her left, pearl border, inscription PVDICITIA. Coin; diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm; weight 2.72 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_149

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Julia Maesa ca 160–224 Augusta 218–224 Roman Empire 218–223 Obverse Draped bust facing right pearl border inscription IVLIA MAESA AVG Reverse Veiled Pudicitia seated throne left raising hem veil right hand holding scepter inscription PVDICITIA Coin diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.72 g round metal object worn uneven surface showing seated figure low relief figure outlined background visible contours head torso limbs suggestion chair throne beneath surface patches darker discoloration areas lighter rubbed metal irregular rim small dents predominant colors gray silver tones spots brownish rust object plain white.