Julia Maesa Ancient Roman Silver Denarius — Severan Dynasty (AD 218–224) — NGC Certified

Name: Julia Maesa Ancient Roman Silver Denarius — Severan Dynasty (AD 218–224) — NGC Certified
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Julia Maesa Silver Denarius — Matriarch of the Severan Dynasty

Own an NGC-Certified Silver Coin of One of Rome’s Most Influential Imperial Women

A genuine Roman silver denarius of Julia Maesa, sister of Julia Domna and grandmother of the emperors Elagabalus and Severus Alexander.

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📷 Coin shown is a representative example. You will receive one authentic NGC-certified denarius of Julia Maesa. Exact reverse type, grade, strike, centering, toning, wear, and preservation may vary.

Why This Coin Matters

Julia Maesa became one of the central political figures of the restored Severan dynasty. After the assassination of Caracalla and the accession of Macrinus, Maesa used her wealth and family connections to support the elevation of her grandson Elagabalus in AD 218.

Her influence continued as the dynasty confronted the instability of Elagabalus’s reign. Maesa later supported the advancement of her younger grandson, Severus Alexander, who succeeded Elagabalus in AD 222.

Ancient sources portray Maesa as a powerful dynastic figure, but phrases such as “ran the Roman Empire from behind two emperors” go beyond what the evidence can establish. What can be said confidently is that she exercised substantial political and familial influence during the reigns of both grandsons and played a major role in restoring and preserving the Severan house.

Her denarii pair her imperial portrait with reverse types invoking Roman deities and virtues. Because this listing is sold by grade, the exact reverse design is not guaranteed.

This is authentic silver coinage issued in Julia Maesa’s name during the extraordinary return of the Severan family to imperial power.