

Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus (died 222 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 218-222. Obv. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG. Diademed and draped bust right, hair waved and turned up low at the back. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS S C. Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; in field, star. RIC IV Elagabalus 402. 21.24 g. 30.00 mm. VF.