Lot 4428

Description

Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-225), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 218-219, (2.57 g), obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA MAESA AVG, rev. PIETAS AVG, Pietas standing left sacrificing over altar, holding box of incense, (S.7754, BMC 73, RIC 263, RSC 29); Julia Paula, first wife of Elagabalus, (A.D. 219-220), silver denarius, issued 219, (2.60 g), obv. draped bust of Julia Paula to right, around IVLIA PAVLA AVG, rev. Venus seated to left on throne, holding apple and sceptre, around VENVS GENETRIX, (S.7658, RIC 222, RSC 21). Light toning, good very fine or better. (2)

Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.