Lot 4667

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Aelius, Caesar, (A.D. 136-138), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 137, (3.42 g), obv. bare head of Aelius to right, around L AELIVS CAESAR, rev. around TR POT COS II, Felicitas standing to left holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (S.3973, RIC 430, RSC 50). Toned, good very fine and rare.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from M.R.Roberts retail sale in packet described also from the Ron Hansen Collection.
The Reka-Devnia hoard contained 156 coins of Aelius and 24 coins of this variety.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$300

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