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Lot # 595
Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus (died 222 AD). AR Denarius, struck under Elagabalus, 218-220. Obv. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS. Venus Caelestis seated left, holding apple and sceptre; to left, child standing right, raising hands. RIC IV (Elagab.) 243. AR. 2.85 g. 19 mm. Impressive portrait, prettily toned. About EF.