Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3528 Session 12 (11.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $160
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SOLD $180
JULIA SOAEMIAS, mother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-222), silver denarius, (3.315 grams) Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, rev. VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus standing to left, holding apple and sceptre, star in left field, (S.2170 [£125], RIC 241, RSC 8a, BMC 49). Some minor encrustation on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
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Estimate $160
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