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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Julia Soaemias

218-222
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front of this coin portrays Julia Soaemias, the mother of emperor Elagabalus, facing right. On the back, the goddess Venus is depicted holding an apple.

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