Caption

Denarius with hole, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222. Issuer: Julia Soaemias 180–222; Augusta 218–222. Obverse: IVLIASOAEMIASAVG — draped bust of Julia Soemias 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 stands a child with outstretched arms, pearl border. Date: 218–222. Place of origin: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin: diameter ~17–18 mm, weight 2.35 g., A round, worn metallic object with an uneven edge and a small irregular hole near one side, showing a raised, indistinct figure or motif in low relief; the surface appears textured and scratched with areas of brighter and darker silver-gray tones against a white background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_095

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Keywords

Denarius hole Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Issuer Julia Soaemias 180–222 Augusta 218–222 Obverse Ivliasoaemiasavg draped bust Julia Soemias facing right pearl border Reverse Venvscaelestis Venus seated throne left holding apple right hand sceptre feet stands child outstretched arms Date Place origin Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter ~17–18 mm weight 2.35 g round worn metallic object uneven edge small irregular hole near side showing raised indistinct figure motif low relief surface textured scratched areas brighter darker silver-gray tones white background.