Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus, (c. A.D.218-222), AE sestertius, (20.19 g), Rome mint, issued 220-222, obv. diademed, draped bust to right, IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, rev. VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus standing left, holding apple and scepter, star in right field, SC to sides, (S.7724, RIC 402, C.11, cf.BMC 375). Attractive dark brown patina, good surfaces, very fine and rare.
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Coin Shop, inventory #871921.
($630-700)