Lot 3085

Description

Julia Paula, first wife of Elagabalus, (A.D. 220), silver denarius, (2.56 g), Rome Mint, obv. draped bust of Julia Paula to right, around IVLIA PAVLA AVG, rev. Concordia seated to left on throne with patera and arm on throne, star in left field, around CONCORDIA, (S.7655, RIC 211, RSC.6a); Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-225), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, issued 218-220, (4.83 g), obv. draped bust to right on crescent, IVLIA MAESA AVG, rev. PIETAS AVG, Pietas standing left sacrificing over altar, holding box of incense, (S.7747, BMC 70, RIC 264, RSC 30). Toning, very fine - good very fine and scarce. (2)

First coin ex Frank Taylor, 1980. Second coin ex CNG, Auction 273, lot 444. With collector's tickets.