Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus (died 222 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 218-222. Obv. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG. Draped bust right, hair waved and turned up low at the back. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS. Venus, diademed, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, child. RIC IV Elagabalus 243. 3.03 g. 18.00 mm. Interesting die-defect in the eye of the portrait. VF/About VF.