Cappadocia, Caesarea, Julia Maesa
Description:
Cappadocia, Caesarea, Julia Maesa (Augusta 218 - 224 AD). Dated RY 2 (219 AD). IOVΛIA MAICA CЄBACTH; draped bust right, wearing stephane / MHTPOΠ KAICAPIA; Mt. Argaeus set upon altar inscribed ЄT B.
Diameter:
AE27 mm
Weight:
11,58 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
Sydenham 529-30
Commentary:
rare; brown patina with bronze highlights
History:
Through the Emesene line of Priest Kings and Drusilla of Mauretania Maesa could have been a descendant of Marc Antony and Cleopatra.
Article Number:
023-03-01-44388