Women of the Roman Empire. Julia Measa. Silver column design ring
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Women of the Roman Empire
Julia Measa
Coin struck 220-222 C.E.
Silver denarius.
Set in 95% silver (.950) Ring
Classical column design
Size 6 1/2
22 mm wide
Total weight 13.5 grams
Obverse, bust of Julia Maesa
Reverse, Felicitas- Goddess of luck and good fortune
SAECVLI FELICITAS. Felicitas sacrificing at altar.
Minted at Rome.
Julia Maesa was the sister of empress Julia Domna. After the fall of the family from power, she helped orchestrate the down fall of Macrinus who overthrew the Severan dynasty. After the downfall of Macrinus she first installed her grandson Elagabalus and after his reign turned out to be a terrible, she then had him replaced with her other younger grandson Severus Alexander. Julia Maesa will be known in Roman history was one of its most powerful women.
Julia Measa
Coin struck 220-222 C.E.
Silver denarius.
Set in 95% silver (.950) Ring
Classical column design
Size 6 1/2
22 mm wide
Total weight 13.5 grams
Obverse, bust of Julia Maesa
Reverse, Felicitas- Goddess of luck and good fortune
SAECVLI FELICITAS. Felicitas sacrificing at altar.
Minted at Rome.
Julia Maesa was the sister of empress Julia Domna. After the fall of the family from power, she helped orchestrate the down fall of Macrinus who overthrew the Severan dynasty. After the downfall of Macrinus she first installed her grandson Elagabalus and after his reign turned out to be a terrible, she then had him replaced with her other younger grandson Severus Alexander. Julia Maesa will be known in Roman history was one of its most powerful women.
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