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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Julia Maesa PIETAS AVG; Pietas
| Silver | 4.8 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing with raised right hand over lighted altar and holding incense-box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.87–5.66 g;Diameter varies: 20–23.3 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Julia Maesa (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The reign of Emperor Elagabalus (218-222 AD), who was Julia Maesa's son, was marked by controversial religious reforms and political instability. Despite this, the coinage issued during his reign, including the Antoninianus, remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire.
