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Julia Paula, Augusta July or August 219 - about September 220 A.D., first wife of Elagabalus

Julia Paula was the first wife of Elagabalus and daughter of the Praetorian Prefect Julius Paulus. They were married in July or August 219 A.D. (before 28 August) and divorced in about one year.

RS79622. Silver denarius, BMCRE V 172, RSC III 6a, RIC IV 211, Hunter III 1, SRCV II 7655, Choice VF, nice portrait, excellent centering, frosty surfaces, weight 3.077 g, maximum diameter 19.5 mm, die axis 180^o, Rome mint, 219 - 220 A.D.; obverse IVLIA PAVLA AVG, bare-headed, draped bust right; reverse CONCORDIA (harmony), Concordia seated left, patera in right hand, left elbow resting on arm of throne, star in left field; scarce; $230.00 (�204.70)

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In 219, Julia Maesa arranged for her grandson Elagabalus to marry Julia Paula. The wedding was a lavish ceremony and Paula was given the honorific title of Augusta. In 220, he divorced her and married Aquilia Severa, a Vestal Virgin.SH59012. Silver denarius, BMCRE V 172, RSC III 6a, RIC IV 211, SRCV II 7655, EF, sharp, mint luster, flan crack, weight 3.538 g, maximum diameter 19.3 mm, die axis 180^o, Rome mint, 219 - 220 A.D.; obverse IVLIA PAVLA AVG, draped bust right; reverse CONCORDIA (harmony), Concordia seated left, patera in right hand, left elbow resting on arm of throne, star in left field; scarce; SOLD

In Roman religion, Concordia was the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. She is usually depicted wearing a long cloak and holding a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace).SH48897. Silver denarius, BMCRE V 172, RSC III 6a, RIC IV 211, SRCV II 7655, gVF, lovely portrait, nicely toned, weight 2.971 g, maximum diameter 19.2 mm, die axis 0^o, Rome mint, 219 - 220 A.D.; obverse IVLIA PAVLA AVG, draped bust right; reverse CONCORDIA (harmony), Concordia seated left, patera in right hand, left elbow resting on arm of throne, star in left field; scarce; SOLD

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