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Julia Maesa

Julia Maesa

Dynasty: Severans

Augusta (AD 218-225)

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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Coins of Julia Maesa currently available

Coin image Julia Maesa
Silver denarius issued AD 218/219
Obv: IVLIA MAESA AVG, Bust with hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right
Rev: PIETAS AVG, Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing with raised right hand over lighted altar and holding incense-box in left hand
Very Fine-Extremely Fine   |   AUD $220.00