Lot 588:
Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus (died 222 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 218-220. Obv. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS. Venus, diademed, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, child. RIC IV (Elagab.) 243. 2.54 g. 20.00 mm. Good VF.