Caption

denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222), issuer: Julia Soaemias (180–222; augusta 218–222), portrait of Elagabalus, Venus (mythology), Standing Venus, apples (attribute), scepters, stars, iconography of Julia Soaemias, Obv.: IVLIASOEMIASAVG Bust of Julia Soemias facing right, pearl border. Rev.: VENVS CAELESTIS Venus standing facing left with an orb in her right hand and a scepter in her left; a star in the right field. Date: 218–222. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Weight: 2.33 g. Diameter: 18.0–18.5 mm. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_192

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Keywords

denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 issuer Julia Soaemias 180–222 augusta 218–222 portrait Venus mythology Standing Venus apples attribute scepters stars iconography Obv. IVLIASOEMIASAVG Bust Julia Soemias facing right pearl border Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS Venus standing left orb right hand scepter star right field Date Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin Weight 2.33 g Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Axis 0° circular metallic object weathered uneven surface shades gray dark silver showing embossed relief standing humanlike figure holding long vertical element figure surrounding rim worn raised details slight irregularities edge areas lighter darker gray patina across surface small darker spot near rim.