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LOT 3117
Julia Maesa, Augusta AR Denarius. AD 218-224/5.
Rome mint; struck AD 218-222. IVLIA MAESA AVG, draped bust to right / PIETAS AVG, Pietas standing facing, head to left, raising hands, altar by feet. RIC IV 266 (Elagabalus); BMCRE 75 (Elagabalus); RSC 34a. Near Extremely Fine.(2.38gr, 18mm, 5h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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