Silver, Denarius, Julia Soaemias, 220 CE, 119 Dollars, Elagabal

Silver, Denarius, Julia Soaemias, 220 CE, 119 Dollars

Many Roman Emperors gave their wives the title Augusta,

making them Empress. Elagabalus may be unique in making his mother an empress.

Obverse, Julia Soaemias Augustus.

Reverse, Venus Caelestis-

Heavenly Venus.

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Tap 6 oclock for text.