Julia Maesa (218-222) - Silver Denarius - Pietas by altar (EF)
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This silver denarius was struck at Rome under Elagabalus, usually dated AD 218–222, and the reverse shows Pietas - God of roman virtue standing by a lighted altar with incense-box offerings, a standard image of dutiful piety and religious observance.
The obverse legend is IVLIA MAESA AVG, naming Julia Maesa, who was the grandmother of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander.
There is a small patch of wear on the obverse left of the portrait
Weight 2.85g
(Ref: AHC023)