Lot 4779

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-222), silver denarius, (3.32 g), Rome mint, issued 220-222, obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, rev. VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus seated to left, holding apple and sceptre, child at feet, (S.7720, RIC 243, RSC 14, BMC 55). Toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 109 (lot 3847) the D.J.Foster Collection and previously from Sale 45 (lot 1896) the Richard A.Williams Collection.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$140

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