Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus 204–222; Roman emperor 218–222, issuer: Julia Soaemias 180–222; Augusta 218–222. Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Soaemias facing right, pearl border, inscription IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG. Reverse: VENVS CAELESTIS — Venus standing left, holding an apple in her right hand and a scepter in her left, star in right field, pearl border. Rome, 218–222. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm, weight 1.90 g., A round, worn coin-like object with a rough, textured surface in dark gray and muted silver tones; the central area shows an indistinct raised relief that suggests curved shapes and shallow contours, and the edge is irregular and slightly uneven in color and thickness.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_101

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 issuer Julia Soaemias 180–222 Augusta 218–222 Obverse Draped bust Julia Soaemias facing right pearl border inscription IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG Reverse Venvs Caelestis Venus standing left holding apple right hand scepter star right field Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 1.90 g round worn coin- object rough textured surface dark gray muted silver tones central area indistinct raised relief curved shapes shallow contours edge irregular slightly uneven color thickness.