Description
Macedonia, Amphipolis, Julia Maesa (Augusta 218-224 AD). IOV MAECA AVΓOV; draped bust right / ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ; Tyche seated left holding patera.
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Macedonia, Amphipolis, Julia Maesa (Augusta 218-224 AD). IOV MAECA AVΓOV; draped bust right / ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ; Tyche seated left holding patera.
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,94 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | Varbanov 3295; SNG Cop. 115 |
| Commentary: | rare, dark brown patina with bronze highlights on obverse |
Julia Maesa, the Grand Dame of late Severan Dynasty, became herself Augusta, was the mother of two Augustae (Julia Soaemias, Julia Mamaea) and granmother of two Augusti (Elagabalus, Severus Alexander).