Caption

Denarius with a hole, Elagabalus reign 218–222, issued by Julia Soaemias 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 scepter in her left; at her feet a child with outstretched arms, pearl border. Roman Empire, Rome, dated 218–222. Coin; diameter ~18.5–19.0 mm, weight 1.90 g., A single round metal object with a worn surface and a small hole near its edge, showing a raised profile of a person in relief; the object is primarily dark gray with lighter gray highlights and subtle brownish tones.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_096

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius hole Elagabalus reign 218–222 issued Julia Soaemias Augusta 218–222 Obverse Ivliasoaemiasavg Draped bust Julia Soaemias facing right pearl border Reverse Venvscaelestis Venus seated throne left holding apple right hand scepter feet child outstretched arms Roman Empire Rome dated 218–222 Coin diameter ~18.5–19.0 mm weight 1.90 g single round metal object worn surface small hole near edge showing raised profile person relief object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights subtle brownish tones.