Lot 4458

Description

Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-222), silver denarius, (1.86 g), Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, rev. VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus seated to left, holding apple and sceptre, child at her feet, (S.2171, RIC 243, BMC 55); Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 228, Rome mint, (3.19 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Mamaea, IVLIA MA MAEA AVG, rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing facing resting on column, holding caduceus, (S.8209, RIC 335, RSC 17). Toning, very fine - nearly extremely fine and scarce. (2)

Ex RJM Collection with tickets.