★ An attractive eastern denarius of Julia Maesa ★

Julia Maesa, Augusta, 218-224/5. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.33 g, 12 h), uncertain mint in the East, 218-219. IVLIA MAESA AVG Draped bust of Julia Maesa to right. Rev. IVNO Juno standing front, veiled and head to left, holding patera in her right hand and long scepter in her left; at her feet to left, peacock standing left, head turned right. BMC 296. Cohen 20 corr. (bust type). RIC 256. Thirion 433. Lightly toned. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Rev. Dr. Stephen Knapp Collection of Roman Empresses, privately acquired from Frank S. Robinson on 12 May 1998.