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Julia Maesa (grandmother of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander) - Denarius
Julia Maesa (grandmother of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander) - Denarius
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Julia Maesa (grandmother of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander) - Denarius

Artist/Culture
Date218–222
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
Object number2001.333
DescriptionImperial

rev. personification of Felicitas

Julia Maesa made her teenage grandson Elagabalus emperor after Caracalla's death. When he didn't work out, she had him replaced by Severus Alexander, and very probably had Elagabalus murdered. This coin, minted during Elagabalus' reign could have been his failed attempt to win her favor.
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
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