Lot 3353
Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes
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Description
Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-222), silver denarius, (2.72 g), Rome mint, issued 220-222, obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, rev. VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus standing to left, holding apple and sceptre, star in right field, (S.7719, RIC 241, RSC 8a, BMC 49) (illustrated); another similar, (2.60 g); another, (2.77 g), rev. VENVS CAELESTIS Venus seated left, holding apple and sceptre, child at feet, (S.7720, RIC 243, RSC 14); another similar, (3.20 g). Toning, good fine - good very fine or better, scarce. (4)
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $170