Description: Julia Soaemias (218 - 222 AD), mother of Elagabalus. AE Sestertius, Rome mint 218-220 AD. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG; diademed and draped bust right / VENVS CAELESTIS; Venus seated left, holding apple and sceptre, child at her feet, SC.

Diameter: AE30 mm

Weight: 20,88 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC 406

Commentary: rare; dark brown patina, some pitting on obverse, scratches on reverse

History: Julia Soaemias was killed by Praetorian Guard trying to protect her son, Elagabal.

Article Number: 008-01-01-41652