

Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus (died 225 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. IVLIA MAESA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. PIETAS AVG. Pietas standing facing, head left, raising both hands in prayer; lighted altar at feet to left. RIC IV (Elagab.) 266; C. 34 var.(diademed bust). 3.40 g. 19.50 mm. Nicely toned, with golden hues. Slightly broken on edge, otherwise. good VF/About EF.