Watch List notes:

Julia Soaemias, Augusta, 218-222. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 2.79 g, 7 h), Rome, 219-220. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG Draped bust of Julia Soaemias to right. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS Venus seated left, holding apple in her right hand and long scepter in her left; at her feet, child standing right with hands raised toward her. BMC 56. Cohen 14. RIC 243. Thirion 388. Lustrous and lightly toned. Very minor porosity on the obverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.


From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 29 June 1966 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).