66, Lot: 105. Estimate $100. Sold for $60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JULIA SOEMIAS, mother of Elagabalus. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.30 gm). Antioch mint. Draped bust right / Venus seated left, holding apple and sceptre; at left, child reaches up to her. RIC IV 243; RSC 14. Good VF.

From the Paul McIlroy Collection.