I had been looking for something to lift my spirit after my twin brother Henry passed away 3 weeks ago , & found a beautiful denarius of Julia Soaemias, from FORVM ANCIENT COINS that did the trick . See photos below. The coin has an excellent portrait Julia & a stunning reverse of the "Celestial Venus" made from a fresh die. The coin measures 18 mm in diameter, was struck at the Rome Mint in AD 220/221, & has been blessed with fine old cabinet toning . Julia Soaemias was the best looking of the 3 daughters of Julia Maesa, & was very lascivious . Her son, Elagabalus, was elected emperor in AD 218 & is best known for his cruelty & debauchery . Both mother & son were murdered by the Praetorian Guard under the direction of Julia Maesa in AD 222 .
My condolences. Beautiful coin. I wouldn't have bought it though because I'd be tempted to leave it in the slab due to the 5/5 grading, and I don't do plastic.
Very nice coin. I'd love to see that iridescence in good lighting. It gives the less than saintly Soaemias a bit of a halo.
Sorry for your loss, but that is a lovely Julia S. Julia Soaemias (218-222 A.D.) AR Denarius O: IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG Draped bust right. R: VENVS CAELESTIS Venus diademed seated left on throne, apple in right, scepter in left, child at her feet. SRCV 7720 RIC 243 RSC 14 3.6g 19.6mm Julia Soaemias (218 - 222 A.D.) AR Denarius O: IVLIA SOEMIAS AVG, draped bust right. R: VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple and sceptre; star in left field. Rome Mint 18mm 3g RIC IV 241 (Elagabalus); BMCRE 45; RSC 8a. Julia Soaemias (219 - 222 A.D.) Ar Denarius O: IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVGVSTA, draped bust right. R: IVNO REGINA, Juno standing right, holding scepter & palladium. Rome Mint 19mm 2.64g RIC 237, RSC 3, BMC 41
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Henry. That is a beautiful coin you got there - beautiful art is eternal, they say. And that is a consolation.
My brother died 6 years ago. I know how devastating it can be even though he was not my twin. My condolences brother.
That is a lovely coin. My condolences on the loss of your brother. Mine has the star in the right field: Julia Soaemias, Augusta AD 218-222. Roman AR Denarius, 3.02 g, 19.2 mm. Rome, AD 320-322. Obv: IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, bare-headed and draped bust, r. Rev: VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus diademed and standing l., holding apple and scepter; in right field a star. Refs: RIC 341; BMCRE 49; RCV 7719 var.; Cohen 8.
My deepest regrets losing your twin brother. It is good that you find solace in your hobby. I hope it helps you celebrate his life! Kindest Regards, Brian
Condoleances @Al Kowsky Julia Soemias, Denarius - Rome mint, AD 220 IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, draped bust right VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus seated left, holding apple and sceptre. Before her, a child 4.16 gr Ref : RCV #7720, Cohen #14 Q
Many thanks to everyone for the kind words of condolence . None of us know what really happens after we expire, but it's comforting to think there may be more coming after our journey on earth.
