Details
LOT 3114
Julia Maesa, Augusta AR Antoninianus. AD 218-224/5.
Rome mint; struck AD 218-222. IVLIA MAESA AVG, diademed and draped bust to right, set on crescent / PIETAS AVG, Pietas standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over lit altar to left and holding incense box with left hand. RIC IV 264 (Elagabalus); BMCRE 72 (Elagabalus); RSC 30. Very Fine.(4.77gr, 22mm, 6h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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