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 antoninianus issued AD 218-220 Obv: IVLIA MAESA AVG, Diademed, draped bust on crescent right Rev: PIETAS AVG, Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing with raised right hand over lighted altar and holding incense-box in left hand Good Very Fine   |   AUD $350.00
	Julia Maesa Silver denarius issued AD 218-222 Obv: IVLIA MAESA AVG, Diademed, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped bust right Rev: IVNO, Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; to left, peacock Good Very Fine   |   AUD $220.00