Ancient Roman Silver Coin of Empress Julia Soaemias (Mother of Emperor Elagabalus)

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Julia Soaemias AR Denarius (NGC Certified) — Emesan Empress Mother Silver

Authentic NGC-certified silver-washed denarius from Julia SoaemiasAugusta mother of Elagabalus introduces eastern sun cult before Praetorian assassination (AD 218–222).

Syrian Augusta Design

Obverse: Diademed portrait + crescent moon — Emesan religious symbols

Reverse: Venus / Juno / Vesta / virtue — Roman goddess propaganda

Technical Specifications

Material: Silver-washed bronze (debased AR Denarius)

Weight: 3-5g

Diameter: 22-23mm

Certification: NGC slabbed

Mints: Severan imperial

Date: AD 218–222

Severan Scandal Essential

• Syrian Emesan dynasty seizes power

• Elevates 14-year-old son Elagabalus

• Sun god Elagabal cult + sexual scandals

• Mother + son butchered by Praetorians 222

Collector Masterpiece

Debased silver captures doomed eastern religious revolution. Julia Soaemias tragedy essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.

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Julia Soaemias AR Denarius (NGC Certified) — Emesan Empress Mother Silver

Authentic NGC-certified silver-washed denarius from Julia SoaemiasAugusta mother of Elagabalus introduces eastern sun cult before Praetorian assassination (AD 218–222).

Syrian Augusta Design

Obverse: Diademed portrait + crescent moon — Emesan religious symbols

Reverse: Venus / Juno / Vesta / virtue — Roman goddess propaganda

Technical Specifications

Material: Silver-washed bronze (debased AR Denarius)

Weight: 3-5g

Diameter: 22-23mm

Certification: NGC slabbed

Mints: Severan imperial

Date: AD 218–222

Severan Scandal Essential

• Syrian Emesan dynasty seizes power

• Elevates 14-year-old son Elagabalus

• Sun god Elagabal cult + sexual scandals

• Mother + son butchered by Praetorians 222

Collector Masterpiece

Debased silver captures doomed eastern religious revolution. Julia Soaemias tragedy essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.