Julia Maesa, Augusta, 218-224/5. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 28 mm, 22.50 g, 1 h), struck under her grandson, Elagabalus, Rome, 220-220. IVLIA MA-ESA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Julia Maesa to right, her hair tied in a bun at the back. Rev. S[A]ECVLI FE-LICITAS / S C Felicitas standing facing, head left, sacrificing out of patera held in right hand over lighted altar to left, and holding long caduceus in right; in right field, star. RIC 422; BMC 396. Cohen 47. RIC 421. Dark olive-green and tan patina, nice surfaces. Die-shift on lower reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, acquired from Baldwins (with original ticket).