Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2592 Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $180
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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.
With Arko descriptive ticket (USA) and priced at $195.
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Estimate $180
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