Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222. Issuer: Julia Soaemias 180–222; Augusta 218–222. Obverse: IVLIASOAEMIASAVG — Draped bust of Julia Soaemias facing right, pearl border. Reverse: VENVSCAELESTIS — Venus seated on a throne facing left, holding an apple in her right hand and a sceptre in her left; at her feet a child with outstretched arms, pearl border. Rome, 218–222. Coin; diameter 17.5–19.0 mm; weight 2.80 g., A circular metallic object with a worn, uneven edge showing a side-profile relief of a person with short hair and a visible ear, the figure facing right and wearing draped clothing; the surface shows textured, scratched areas and slight discoloration with darker and lighter gray tones and small patches of brownish rust.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_092

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Issuer Julia Soaemias 180–222 Augusta 218–222 Obverse Ivliasoaemiasavg Draped bust Julia Soaemias facing right pearl border Reverse Venvscaelestis Venus seated throne left holding apple right hand sceptre feet child outstretched arms Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.80 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing side-profile relief person short hair visible ear figure wearing draped clothing surface textured scratched areas slight discoloration darker lighter gray tones small patches brownish rust.