Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (reigned 218–222) — issuer; Julia Soaemias (Augusta 218–222). Obverse: IVLIASOA, draped bust of Julia Soaemias facing right, pearl border. Reverse: VENVSCA, 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. Date: 218–222 CE. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.7–18.2 mm; weight 1.76 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_141

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 issuer Julia Soaemias Augusta 218–222 Obverse Ivliasoa draped bust facing right pearl border Reverse Venvsca Venus seated throne left holding apple right hand sceptre feet child outstretched arms Date 218–222 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.7–18.2 mm weight 1.76 g worn circular object irregular edge showing textured surface rough patches shallow depressions colors include shades brown gray muted tan lighter gray highlights darker brown areas object subtle variations tone across surface small notch side set plain white background.