

Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus (died 222 AD). AE Sestertius. Struck under Elagabalus, 218-220 AD. Obv. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane. Rev. V[EN]VS CAELESTIS. Venus Caelestis standing left, holding apple and sceptre, star in right field. RIC IV (Elagab.) 402; C. 11. 22.84 g. 29.00 mm. R. Rare and choice example with lovely dark patina. Good VF/VF.