Lot 2838
Sale 126 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Aelius, as Caesar (A.D. 136-138), gold aureus, issued A.D. 137, Rome mint, (7.22 g), obv. bare head of Aelius to right, around L AELIVS CAESAR, rev. Pietas standing right, holding box of incense and sacrificing over altar, around TRIB POT COS II, PIE TAS to left and right, (S.3963, RIC 439b, C.35 BMC 989). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Ex Spink Auction Sale 16004, (lot 1144.)
- Estimate
- $8,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $7,500