Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222 issuer; Julia Soaemias 180–222; Augusta 218–222; Venus mythology. Obv.: IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG — Draped bust of Julia Soemias facing right, pearl rim. Rev.: VENVSCAE LESTIS — Venus standing left, holding an apple in her right hand and a scepter in her left, a star in the left field, pearl rim. 218–222, Roman Empire 27 BC–476, Rome; coin; diameter 19.0 mm; weight 3.15 g., A round metallic object with a worn, textured surface showing a raised profile of a person's head facing right, with wavy hair styled close to the head and a visible neck and shoulders; the edge has a decorative raised border and irregularities along the rim; the object appears primarily silver-gray with darker gray shadows and lighter gray highlights.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_084

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 issuer Julia Soaemias 180–222 Augusta 218–222 Venus mythology Obv. Ivlia Soaemias Avg Draped bust Julia Soemias facing right pearl rim Rev. Venvscae Lestis Venus standing left holding apple right hand scepter star left field 218–222 Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Rome coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 3.15 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person's head wavy hair styled close head visible neck shoulders edge decorative raised border irregularities rim object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights.