Denarius, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222, issuer: Julia Soaemias 180–222; Augusta 218–222. Obverse: IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG — Draped bust of Julia Soaemias facing right, pearl border. Reverse: VENVS CAELESTIS — Venus seated on a throne facing left, holding an apple in her right hand and a scepter in her left; at her feet stands a child with outstretched arms, pearl border. Rome; 218–222 CE. Coin denarius, diameter c.17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.00 g., A round metallic coin with a dark gray to brownish patina showing the raised profile of a person facing right; the person has short, wavy hair and a visible ear, and is depicted from the shoulders up with clothing folds suggested at the neckline; the coin edge is irregular and slightly raised with a patterned rim on one side; overall colors visible are dark gray, brown, and a few lighter gray highlights.
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Denarius, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222, issuer: Julia Soaemias 180–222; Augusta 218–222. Obverse: IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG — Draped bust of Julia Soaemias facing right, pearl border. Reverse: VENVS CAELESTIS — Venus seated on a throne facing left, holding an apple in her right hand and a scepter in her left; at her feet stands a child with outstretched arms, pearl border. Rome; 218–222 CE. Coin denarius, diameter c.17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.00 g., A round metallic coin with a dark gray to brownish patina showing the raised profile of a person facing right; the person has short, wavy hair and a visible ear, and is depicted from the shoulders up with clothing folds suggested at the neckline; the coin edge is irregular and slightly raised with a patterned rim on one side; overall colors visible are dark gray, brown, and a few lighter gray highlights.

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Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 issuer Julia Soaemias 180–222 Augusta 218–222 Obverse Ivlia Soaemias Avg Draped bust Julia Soaemias facing right pearl border Reverse Venvs Caelestis Venus seated throne left holding apple right hand scepter feet stands child outstretched arms Rome 218–222 Ce Coin denarius diameter c.17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.00 g round metallic coin dark gray brownish patina showing raised profile person short wavy hair visible ear depicted shoulders up clothing folds suggested neckline coin edge irregular slightly raised patterned rim side colors visible brown lighter gray highlights.

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