Roman Empire, Julia Soemias, AR Denarius

Product no.: 58947

In stock
shipping within 2-3 days

119.50
Price incl. VAT, plus shipping costs


Roman Empire, Julia Soaemias, +222, AR Denarius

 

Obv.Drap. bust r.

Rev.Venus Caelestis with apple and sceptre, besides star

 

Historical
Julia Soaemias Bassiana († 11 March 222 in Rome).
She was the mother of the Roman Emperor Elagabal (204-222)
.

Julia Soaemias came from a very influential Syrian family. This family was probably closely connected with the local religious cult of the god Elagabal. Her son, whose real name was Varius Avitus Bassianus, was given the name Elagabal, but only long after his death.  

During Elagabal's four-year reign (218-222), Julia Soaemias initially played a key role in guiding and influencing her son.
However, they both made themselves extremely unpopular with the Roman people. The introduced oriental customs and the arbitrary religious policy met with lively rejection and unacceptance. Both were murdered together in Rome in 222.

 

Please note: You buy a coin of the respective ruler in the specified condition, not the piece shown in each case.

 

Additional product information

Origin Roman Empire
Mint Rome
Grading VF
Material Silver
Full weight

~3.00g

Literature RIC 241; Seaby 8a

We also recommend

*
Prices incl. VAT, plus shipping costs

Browse these categories as well: Ancient Coins, Roman Coins, Roman Empresses, Online-Shop