Watch List notes:

Julia Soaemias, Augusta, 218-222. Denarius (Silver, 19mm, 3.36 g 7), daughter of Julia Maesa and mother of Elagabalus, Rome, 220-222. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG Draped bust of Julia Soaemias to right, her hair in waves and tied up in a bun at the back of her head. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS Venus standing facing, her head turned to left, holding apple in her right hand and scepter with her left; in field to left, star. BMC 49. Cohen 8. RIC 241 (Elagabalus). Well-struck, toned and with a good portrait. Nearly extremely fine.


From the Stoecklin Collection.