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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;johnmilton, post: 7640593, member: 101855&quot;][ATTACH=full]1313903[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Denarius of Elagabalus, Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG “Emperor Antoninus dutiful, patriotic augustus” Reverse: PM TRP II COS II P P “Pontifex Maximus (highest priest of Roman religion TRibunicia Potestate (Tribune of the Roman people) II (second year as Tribune) COS II (Consul chief magistrate of the Roman Government, second time he has held this position, which dates the coin at 219 AD) Pater Patriae (father of his country). Sol standing, right hand raised, holding a whip.&nbsp; RIC 17, RSC 134.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is Elagabalus&#039; mother who was as sex crazed as he was. They died together and their bodies were tossed unceremoniously into the Tiber River. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1313905[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Denarius of Julia Soaemias, Obverse: IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG “Julia Soaemias augusta.” Reverse: VENVS CAELESTIS “Venus of heaven.” Venus, goddess of love, holding an apple and scepter. Ric 242, Sear 7721</p><p><br /></p><p>Julia Paula was his first wife. She was an aristocratic girl who refused to get involved with him in his perverted lifestyle. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1313907[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Denarius of Julia Paula, Obverse: IVLIA PAVLA AUG “Julia Paula augusta.” Reverse: CONCORDIA “Concordia” Concordia, personification of harmony and concord seated on a throne holding patera with arm resting on throne, star in left field. Ric 211, Sear 7655</p><p><br /></p><p>Aquilia Severa may have been the only woman Elagabalus truly loved, maybe because she was &quot;forbidden fruit.&quot; She was a Vestal Virgin who had taken a vow of chastity. Their marriage was a major scandal. His grandmother, Julia Maesa, broke up the marriage, but Elagabalus went back to her. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1313909[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Denarius of Julia Aquilia Severa, Obverse: IVLIA AQUILIA SEVERA AVG&nbsp; “Julia Aquilia Severa, augusta.” Reverse: CONCORDIA “Concordia” The personification Concordia standing sacrificing over a lighted altar, holding a double cornucopia. RIC 226, Sear 7679</p><p><br /></p><p>And grandma Julia Maesa, who came to the reluctant decision that she had to do in her daughter and grandson for the good of the family business. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1313910[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Denarius of Julia Maesa, Obverse: IVLIA MAESA AVG “Julia Maesa augusta” Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS “Age of good fortune.” Personification Felicitas (happiness and prosperity) sacrificing at an altar. Ric 268, Sear 7757[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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