The Roman Empire
Aelius caesar, 136 – 138. Sestertius 137, Æ 27.58 g. Bare-headed and draped bust r. Rev. Spes standing l., holding flower and raising skirt, facing her, Fortuna standing r., holding rudder and cornucopiae. C 62. RIC Hadrian 1054.
Very rare. Wonderful enamel-like green patina and about extremely fine / good very fine
Ex Leu sale 65, 1996, 37. From the George C. Hopkins collection.