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Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Imperial, Roman – 220 AD
Julia Soaemias
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Draped bare head bust of Julia Soaemias, mother of Emperor Elagabalus.
Reverse: Venus standing facing with head turned holding sceptre and apple.
LEGEND
Obv. IVLA SOAEMIAS AVG, Draped bare head bust of Julia Soaemias facing right. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus standing facing with head turned left, holding sceptre in left hand and apple in right, planet Venus in field to left.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Denarius. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 3.27 grams. Mint: Rome. Date: 220-222 AD.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage IV 241 (Elagabalus); Thirion 381; RSC 8.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution