Lot 3449

Description

Aelius, Caesar, (A.D. 136-138), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 137, (2.24 g), obv. bare head of Aelius to right, around L AELIVS CAESAR, rev. around TR POT COS II, Pietas standing to left, sacrificing over altar, holding box of incense, (S.3974, RIC 432, RSC 53); together with Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius (2.68 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 107-108, obv. laureate bust right, slight drapery, rev. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt, (S.3127, RIC II 127, RSC 84); also with Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), silver denarius, issued 161, Rome mint, (2.51 g), obv. IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG, bare head to right, rev. Providentia standing to left, holding globe and cornucopiae, around PROV DEOR TR P COS II, (cf.S.5354, RIC 463, RSC 144). Very good - fine. (3)

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