Julia Soaemias AR Denarius (NGC Certified) — Emesan Empress Mother Silver
Authentic NGC-certified silver-washed denarius from Julia Soaemias — Augusta 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.
