Roman Empire, Empress Julia Maesa. Silver Denarius Coin.
Mint Year: 218-222 AD Mint Place: Rome (Italy) Reference: BMC 79, RSC 45. Denomination: AR Denarius Condition: Minor deposits, otherwise VF. Material: Silver Diameter: 19mm Weight: 2.78gm
Obverse: Draped bust of Empress Julia Maesa to right Legend: IVLIA MAESA AVG
Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and sacrificing with patera over altar. Star in left field. Legend: SAECVLI FELICITAS
Julia Maesa (7 May before 160 AD – c. 224 AD) was a member of the Severan dynasty of the Roman Empire who was the grandmother of emperors Elagabalus and Severus Alexander, elder sister of empress Julia Domna, and mother of Julia Soaemias and Julia Mamaea. She wielded influence during the reigns of her grandsons as Augusta of the Empire from 218 to her death, especially on their elevation to emperors.