Julia Soaemias. Augusta, AD 218-222. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 2.63 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Elagabalus, AD 220-222. Draped bust right / VENVS CAE LESTIS, Venus Caelestis standing left, holding apple and scepter; large star in left field. RIC IV 241; Thirion 384; RSC 8b. Lightly toned, surfaces a little porous. VF.
From the Dr. John Whitehead Collection.