Aelius (adopted son of Hadrian), as Caesar, AR Denarius. Rome, AD 137. L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head to right / TR POT COS II, Pietas standing left, raising right hand, holding drapery in left, altar at feet. RIC II.3 2644; BMCRE 972; RSC 53. 3.26g, 18mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine; attractive old cabinet tone.
Ex Dr. Rattinger Collection, old collector's tickets included;
Privately purchased prior to 1981.