Bronze Sestertius of Elagabalus, Rome, 218–222. 1944.100.52425

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Obverse: IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG - Bust diademed draped right

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Reverse: [VE]NVS CAELESTIS - Venus seated left on throne, holding apple and sceptre, Cupid standing left

Physical Description

Axis: 1
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 21.42
- Diameter (in mm): 30
Series: RIC.4

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 218 - 222
Denomination: Sestertius
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Bronze
Authority
- Authority: Elagabalus
- - Dynasty: Severan Dynasty
- State: Roman Empire
Geographic
- Place of Production: Rome
- Region: Latium
Obverse
- Portrait: Julia Soaemias

References

Reference: RIC IV Elagabalus 406
Reference: BMC.379

Administrative History

Identifier: 1944.100.52425
Lot: 1944.100
Department: Roman
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Category: Roman--Imperial--Severans

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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