NGC AU. Julia Maesa. Stunning Denarius. Ancient Roman Silver Coin

  

Julia Maesa as Augusta (AD 218-222) AR Denarius. Obv: IVLIA MAESA AVG, Draped bust right. / Rev: PIETAS AVG, Pietas standing left, holding incense box; altar to left. This coin is guaranteed for life to be a genuine ancient coin. Here at Ancient Auctions we have pledged to uphold the highest ethical standards.

Julia Maesa was a member of the Severan dynasty of the Roman Empire who was the major power behind the throne in the reigns of her grandsons, Elagabalus and Severus Alexander, as Augusta of the Empire from 218 to her death. Born in Emesa, Syria (modern day Homs), Maesa was the daughter of the high priest of Emesa's Temple of the Sun, and the elder sister of Roman empress Julia Domna. Through her sister's marriage, Maesa became sister-in-law to Septimius Severus and aunt of Caracalla and Geta, who all became emperors. She herself married fellow Syrian Julius Avitus, who was of consular rank.

She bore him two daughters, Julia Soaemias and Julia Mamaea, who became mothers of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander respectively. The Severan dynasty was dominated by powerful women, one of which was Maesa. Politically able and ruthless, she contended for political power after her sister's suicide. She is best known for her plotting and scheming which resulted in the restoration of the Severan dynasty to the Roman throne after the assassination of Caracalla and the usurpation of the throne by Macrinus. Afterwards she held power until she died in Rome.

She was later deified in Syria along with her sister. The Severan dynasty ended in 235. International Buyers - Please Note. Ancient Roman Silver Coin" is in sale since Wednesday, August 28, 2019. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Ancient\Roman\ Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)". The seller is "ancientauctions" and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Certification Number: 4285285-008
2. Certification: NGC
3. Date: AD 218-220
4. Grade: AU
5. Composition: Silver
6. Ruler: Julia Maesa
7. Denomination: Denarius