Watch List notes:

Iulia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus (died 222 AD). AR Denarius, 220-222 AD. Obv. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS. Venus standing front, head left, holding apple and sceptre; star to right. RIC (Elagab.) 241. C. 8. AR. g. 3.16 mm. 18.50 An outstanding example, superb and prettily toned, with iridescent higlights. EF.