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Coin, Antoninianus of Julia Maesa, Grandmother of Emperor Elagabalus (Obverse: Head of Julia Maesa on a Crescent, Reverse: Personification of Piety Sacrificing at a Lighted Altar, Holding an Incense Box)
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin, Antoninianus of Julia Maesa, Grandmother of Emperor Elagabalus (Obverse: Head of Julia Maesa on a Crescent, Reverse: Personification of Piety Sacrificing at a Lighted Altar, Holding an Incense Box)

Place ExcavatedCaesarea, Israel, Asia
CultureRoman
PeriodSeveran, reign of Elababalus
Date218-222 CE
MediumSilver
Credit LineLink Marine Expedition, 1960
Dimensions1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)
Object number1960.047
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Galleries, May 11, 1993 - Spring 2001
ProvenanceExcavated by Link Marine Expedition, Israel, 1960.
InscribedObverse: IULIA MAESA AUG Reverse: PIETAS AUGUSTI
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
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Coin of Antoninianus of Otacilia Severa, Wife of Emperor Philip I (Obverse: Head of Otacilia, Reverse: Personification of Piety Sacrificing at an Altar, Holding a Perfume Box)
248 CE
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Coin of Julia Mamaea, Mother of Alexander Severus: Obverse: Bust of Julia with Inscription: JULIA MAMAEA AUGUSTA, Reverse: Woman Leaning on Column with Inscription: FELICITAS PUBLICA S(enatus) C(onultu)
235 CE
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Drachm Coin of Sasanian King Khusrau II: Obverse: Bust of Khusrau II Wearing Winged Crown with Crescent and Star, Reverse: Two Priests Flanking Lighted Altar
591-628 CE
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Drachm Coin: Obverse: Bust of Khusrau II Wearing Winged Crown with Crescent and Star, Reverse: Two Priests Flanking Lighted Altar
591-628 CE
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Coin: Obverse: Head of Emperor with Inscription: IMP(erator) C(aesar) DIOCLETIANUS P(ius) F(elix) AUG(ustus), Reverse: Woman Holding an Olive Branch with Inscription: PAX AUGG(Augustorum)
284-305 CE
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Coin, Denarius (Obverse: Head of Roma Wearing Helmet, Reverse: Personification of Liberty Riding Four Horse Chariot with Victory Bringing a Wreath)
ca. 134-114 BCE
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Coin: Obverse: Bust of Emperor with Inscription: IMP(erator) C(aesar) M(arcus) AUR(elius) C(aesar) M(arcus), Reverse: Man Holding Spear with Inscription: P(ontifex) M(aximus) TR(ibunicia) P(olestas)VII COS(=Consul)III
222-235 CE
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Denarius with Head of Antoninus Pius (Obverse) and Personification of Italy Seated on a Globe, Holding a Scepter and Cornucopia (Reverse)
140-143 CE
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Sesterce with Head of Trajan (Obverse) and Personification of Happiness Holding Caduceus and Cornucopia (Reverse)
98-117 CE
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Sestertius with Head of Herennia Etruscilla (Obverse) and Personification of Modesty Holding Veil and Sceptre (Reverse)
249-251 CE
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Coin of Elagabalus
218-222 CE
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Coin: Obverse: Heads of Augustus and Son Agrippa with Inscription: IMP(erator), Reverse: Ear of Barley with Inscription: COL(onia) NEM(ausis)
20 BCE