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Sestertius with bust of Julia Soaemias, struck under Elagabalus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 218–222
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 32 mm. Weight: 23.77 gm. Die Axis: 1
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.550
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Julia Soaemias to right.
IVLIASOAEMIASAVGVSTA
Reverse: Cybele enthroned left, branch in right hand, left elbow resting on drum set on throne. Lion at each side of throne.
MATERDEVM in ex.: SC
IVLIASOAEMIASAVGVSTA
Reverse: Cybele enthroned left, branch in right hand, left elbow resting on drum set on throne. Lion at each side of throne.
MATERDEVM in ex.: SC
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with A. H. Baldwin, 3 Robert Street, The Adelphi, London; May 1953: acquired from A. H. Baldwin by Cornelius C. Vermeule III; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 16, 1998