Obverse: IVLIA MAESA AVG; Draped Bust of Julia Maesa Facing Right Reverse: FECVNDITAS AVG; Fecunditas, Standing to the Left, Holding a Cornucopiae, a Child Stands Before Her Women, though often overlooked, played an intriguing role during the height of the Roman Empire, often pulling the strings from offstage when the emperor was too young to rule or especially gullible to the influences of an ambitious empress.

Julia Maesa, sister of Julia Domna and grandmother to Elagabalus and Severus Alexander, is one such powerful plotter who altered the course of history. It is believed that she is largely responsible for igniting the rebellion that toppled Macrinus and the restored the Severan Dynasty to the throne. When her older grandson Elagabalus went mad and became uncontrollable, he was assassinated and the more obedient Severus Alexander was installed. Although she may or may not have directly ordered his murder, she clearly benefited from Elagabalus’ demise. However, by the time Alexander donned the purple, she was already quite old and eventually died just a few years into his reign.

The setting in 18kt yellow gold

Size: 6 1/2

Weight: 10,53gr.