Julia Soaemias, Augusta, 218-222. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 18.31 g, 1 h), Rome, 220-222. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG Draped bust of Julia Soaemias to right. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS / S - C Venus standing front, head to left, holding apple in her right hand and long scepter with her left; in right field, star. BMC 375. Cohen 11. RIC 402. Rare. Attractive brown patina. Light deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From an old Swiss collection, acquired in the 1980s from Leu Numismatik.