Roman Empire - Julia Soaemias (mother of Elagabalus, AD 218-222)
Bronze sestertius (23.01 g., 31 mm.). Rome, AD 220-222.

IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVGVSTA, draped bust of Julia Soaemias right, seen from front, hair brushed straight and tucked in chignon at base of head.

MATER DEVM, Cybele, towered, enthroned left, left arm resting on drum, branch downward in right hand; lion seated left on either side of throne, S C in exergue.

RIC IV.II 400.

Good very fine. Old cabinet red-brown patina. Rare!!