Auction 2
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
The Roman Empire Julia Soaemias (mother of Elagabalus)
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Estimated price | 250 CHF |
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Description
Denarius. AD 218-222, Antioch. 6h
Obv. IVLIA SOEMIAS AVG, draped bust right.
Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus seated left, holding apple and sceptre; at left, child reaches up to her.
RIC IV 243 (Elagabalus); BMCRE 56 (Elagabalus); RSC 14.
A lovely protrait. Lightly toned. Extremely fine.
From an old Swiss Collection started in the 19th century.