Egypt, Alexandria. Dattari. Julia Soemias, mother of Elagabalus Tetradrachm circa 221-222 (year 5), billon 22.90 mm., 12.27 g.
ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ϹΟΑΙΜΙΑϹ ϹƐΒ Draped bust r. Rev. Sarapis standing facing., head r., holding long sceptre; in field, L-Ɛ. RPC VI Temp. 10184.6 (this coin). Figari-Mosconi 1083 (this coin). Dattari-Savio Pl. 227, 4211 (this coin).
Rare. Nice old cabinet tone, Very Fine.
Ex M.M. sale 7, 1977, lot 471. From the Dattari collection.
From the collection of a Mentor.
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