© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Maesa PIETAS AVG S C; Pietas
| Bronze | 21.8 g | 30.5 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.8 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 S C
Translation:
Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.27–25.98 g;Diameter varies: 28–33 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Julia Maesa, the grandmother of the emperor Elagabalus, who was known for her influence on Roman politics and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Pietas, which is represented on the coin's reverse side.
