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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
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927
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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
See original version (French)
Estimate €8,000
Voluntary lot
Description
ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
Aelius Caesar (136–138). Aureus ND (137), Rome.
Obverse: L. AELIVS – CAESAR. Bare head facing left, viewed in three-quarter profile from behind.
Rev. TRIB POT - COS II / PIE - TAS. Veiled Piety facing right, with one hand raised and the other holding a censer above an altar.
Calicó 1449 - RIC.2.444c; Gold – 7 g – 18 mm – 6 h
From the Christoph Buchhold collection and previously from the NAC A sale, Zurich 1991, Lot 1822, and the NAC I sale, Zurich 1999, Lot 1967.
NGC Ch VF 5/5 3/5 Fine Style brushed (8769657-003).
Slight misalignment of the corners during striking. A tiny notch above the head. Even wear with a golden patina. Very Fine to Superb.
At the age of 60 in 136, Emperor Hadrian had to plan for his succession and appointed Lucius Aelius Verus as his successor. Aelius was an ordinary consul at the time of his appointment, but had no military experience. He died on New Year’s Day 138
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