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Sestertius with bust of Julia Maesa, struck under Elagabalus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 218–222
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 20.84 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number36.452
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Julia Maesa right, diademed, draped.
IVLIA MAESA AVGVSTA
Reverse: Pietas standing left before lighted altar, extending her right hand holding a box of incense.
PIETAS AVG in field left and right: S C
IVLIA MAESA AVGVSTA
Reverse: Pietas standing left before lighted altar, extending her right hand holding a box of incense.
PIETAS AVG in field left and right: S C
ProvenanceBy 1936: with Spink & Son, Ltd., 5, 6 & 7 King Street, St. James's, London S.W. 1, England; 1936: Anonymous Private Collection; Anonymous gift to MFA, October 8, 1936