Denarius - Julia Maesa CONSECRATIO
226 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 226 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maesa, draped, seated left on an eagle bearing her upwards, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Maesa (CONSECRATIO) (226) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 218 to 222 AD. Elagabalus was known for his controversial religious policies, which included introducing Eastern religious practices to Rome and promoting the cult of the sun god Elagabal. The coin's obverse features an image of Julia Maesa, the emperor's grandmother, who played a significant role in his rise to power. The coin's reverse features an image of a priest conducting a ritual, which may be related to the emperor's religious reforms. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the religious and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
