Julia Soaemias (AD 218–222) Roman Empire AR Denarius NGC VF

Julia Soaemias — Mother of Emperor Elagabalus

This silver denarius represents Julia Soaemias, the imperial mother who helped restore the Severan family to power in AD 218.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Julia Soaemias
• Reign and issue period: AD 218–222
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: Denarius
• Metal: AR (silver)
• NGC grade: VF — Very Fine
• Sheldon scale equivalent: 20–25
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

Julia Soaemias — The Severan Return and a Violent Fall

Julia Soaemias was the daughter of Julia Maesa and mother of the future emperor Elagabalus. After the fall of Macrinus, the family used its wealth, connections and claim of Severan descent to win military support and bring the young priest-emperor to Rome.

Soaemias received exceptional honors during her son’s reign and appeared prominently in imperial representation. In AD 222 the Praetorian Guard killed both mother and son, while Julia Maesa supported the accession of Alexander Severus.

What This Coin Tells Us

The denarius remained an important silver denomination and a familiar medium for imperial portraiture. Issues for Soaemias used the established visual language of an Augusta to strengthen the restored dynasty.

Her coinage records the remarkable public elevation of an imperial mother and the political importance of the women of the Emesan Severan family. It also survived the condemnation imposed after the regime’s collapse.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one silver denarius of Julia Soaemias in an NGC Ancients holder with the stated grade. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.