Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c118
Date: A.D. 218-222.
Weight: 3.42g
 
Obv.: Julia Maesa, bareheaded.
IVLIA MAESA AVG.

Rev.: Pietas standing, raising right hand over lighted altar, holding incense box in left hand.
PIETAS AVG.

Julia Maesa was the grandmother of two emperors, Elagabalus and Severus Alexander. She won over the soldiers with largesses, proclaimed Elagabalus Emperor, fought at the head of his army against Macrinus, had a seat in the Senate, and shrewdly persuaded Elagabalus to adopt Alexander Severus as his successor.

Most of her coins probably belong to the reign of Elagabalus.

Comparanda:
RIC, Elagabalus 263.