318, Lot: 722. Estimate $150. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Julia Soaemias. Augusta, AD 218-222. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.41 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Elagabalus, AD 218-220. Draped bust right / Venus seated left, holding apple and scepter; to left, child standing right, raising hands. RIC IV 243 (Elagabalus); Thirion 388; RSC 14. Good VF, toned, slightly granular surfaces.

From the Leo & Paula Gorelkin Collection.