Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 97 12 December 2016
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Aelius caesar, 136 – 138. Denarius, Roma 137, AR 3.66 g.
Description: L AELIVS - CAESAR Bare head r. Rev. TR POT - COS II / PIETAS Pietas standing r., raising hands over altar.
References: C 36
BMC Hadrian 989
RIC Hadrian 439
Condition:Among the finest denarii of Aelius in existence. A spectacular portrait struck on a very broad flan and an enchanting old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine
Provenance: Leu sale 30, 1982, 370
Tradart sale December 2014, 317