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Denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222); issuer: Julia Soaemias (180–222; Augusta 218–222). Obv.: IVLIA SOEMIAS AVG — draped bust of Julia Soaemias facing right, rim pearl. Rev.: VENVS CAELESTIS — Venus seated on a throne facing left, holding an apple in her right hand and a scepter in her left; at her feet stands a child with outstretched arms; pearl border. Iconography: Seated Venus; attributes: apples, scepters. Date: 218–222. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 19.7 mm, weight 2.57 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 issuer Julia Soaemias 180–222 Augusta 218–222 Obv. Ivlia Soemias Avg draped bust facing right rim pearl Rev. Venvs Caelestis Venus seated throne left holding apple right hand scepter feet stands child outstretched arms pearl border Iconography Seated Venus attributes apples scepters Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 19.7 mm weight 2.57 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn uneven edge slightly tarnished surface showing shades gray darker gray coin bears raised central design depicting seated figure chair sculpted folds suggesting clothing extended arm vertical curved raised elements figure additional objects areas wear small dents background coin plain white.