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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Maesa SAECVLI FELICITAS S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 20.7 g | 30 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 | 20.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar and holding caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLI FELICITAS S C
Unabridged legend: Saeculi Felicitas. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Age of good fortune. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.68–27.07 g;Diameter varies: 30–31 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Maesa, which was minted during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus (218-222 AD), is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece of Roman imperial history.
