Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Julia Maesa
Ancient Roman
218–224
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.2 cm (1 5/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Julia Maesa, the grandmother of emperors Elagabalus and Severus Alexander. On the back (reverse), Pietas stands while sacrificing over a lighted altar and holding an incense-box.
