Lot 68: JULIA MAESA, grandmother of Elagabalus. Augusta, 218-222 AD. Æ Sestertius. Rome mint.

AUCTION: Sale 214

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JULIA MAESA, grandmother of Elagabalus. Augusta, 218-222 AD. Æ Sestertius (28mm - 24.91 g). Rome mint. IVLIA MAESA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust right / PIETAS AVG, S-C across fields, Pietas standing left by lighted altar, holding perfume box in left hand. RIC IV 414 (Elagabalus); BMCRE 389 (Elagabalus); Cohen 31. VF, brown and golden surfaces, porous. Bold portrait despite the porosity. Scarce.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 68
Listing #: 201854
Closed: Thursday, October 16, 2008 7:14:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Sold Winning Bid: $205
3 Bid(s)

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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 68
Listing #: 201854
Closed: Thursday, October 16, 2008 7:14:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300