Julia Maesa

Julia Maesa

Dynasty: Severans

Julia Maesa was the sister of Julia Domna the wife of Septimius Severus. She arranged the rebellion that made her grandson Elagabalus emperor. She survived his fall and died early in the reign of her other grandson Severus Alexander

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Julia Maesa

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• DIVA MAESA AVG
• DIVA MAESA AVGVSTA
• IVLIA MAESA AVG
• IVLIA MAESA AVGVSTA

Coins of Julia Maesa currently available

Julia Maesa Silver denarius issued AD 218-222 Obv: IVLIA MAESA AVG, Bare-headed, draped bust right Rev: SAECVLI FELICITAS, Felicitas standing left, sacrificing with patera over lighted altar and holding long caduceus; in right field, star Good Very Fine   |   AUD $250.00