Sale: Triton VI, Lot: 1054. Estimate $1500.  Closing Date: Monday, 13 January 2003.  Sold For $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

DIVA JULIA MAESA, grandmother of Severus Alexander and Elagabalus. Died 223 AD. AR Denarius (2.95 gm). Commemorative issue struck under Severus Alexander, circa 225 AD. DIVA MAESA AVG, draped bust right / CONSECRATIO, Maesa, veiled and holding sceptre, seated left on peacock flying upward to the right. RIC IV 378 (Alexander); BMCRE 217 (Alexander); RSC 3. Choice toned EF. Very rare. ($1500)