Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222), issuer Julia Soaemias (180–222; 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 on the left stands a child with outstretched arms, pearl border. Date: 218–222. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter: 17.7–18.2 mm. Weight: 1.76 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_142

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 issuer Julia Soaemias 180–222 Augusta 218–222 Obverse Ivliasoa draped bust Julia Soaemias facing right pearl border Reverse Venvsca Venus seated throne left holding apple right hand sceptre feet left stands child outstretched arms Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.7–18.2 mm Weight 1.76 g round worn object irregular edge small notch side showing rough pitted surface texture colors visible include gray brown hints muted green lighter whitish areas highlighting raised portions.