Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 1562. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JULIA MAESA, grandmother of Elagabalus. Augusta, 218-222 AD. AR Antoninianus (4.90 gm). Struck 218-220 AD. Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent / Pietas standing facing, head left, dropping incense onto lighted and garlanded altar, and holding incense box with lid raised. RIC IV 264 (Elagabalus); BMCRE 70 (Elagabalus); RSC 30. Toned VF, surfaces slightly rough. Scarce denomination for Maesa. ($150)