Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus. Augusta, 218-222. Æ Sestertius (29mm, 20.91 gm, 12h). Struck 218-220 AD. IVLIA MAESA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, wearing stephane / PIETAS AVG, S C across field, Pietas standing facing, head left, holding incense box; altar to left. RIC IV 414 (Elagabalus); BMCRE 389 (Elagabalus); Cohen 31. VF, dark brown patina, areas of flat strike. Choice portrait. Rare this nice.
