Auction Catalogue

28 & 29 November 2001

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

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№ 77

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29 November 2001

Estimate: £150–£180

Julia Paula, Denarius, 236-8, draped bust right, rev. Venus seated left on throne holding an apple and sceptre, 2.22g (RIC 222; C 21). Very fine or a little better, but hairline crack to flan and some porosity (£150-180)

Shortly after arriving in Rome from the East in 219 Elagabalus married Julia Cornelia Paula. They were divorced, however, by the end of the following year