Caption

Denarius, Aelius (101–138; successor of Hadrian 136–138). Obverse: head (bust) of Aelius right; inscription 'ADV. L AELIVS'. Reverse: Salus standing turned left in front of an altar, feeding a snake coiled around the altar with a patera in his right hand; inscription 'COS II'. Roman Imperial coin, 137 CE. Silver, weight 3.16 g, axis 180°. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_144

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Keywords

Denarius Aelius 101–138 successor Hadrian 136–138 Obverse head bust Aelius right inscription Adv L Aelivs Reverse Salus standing turned left front altar feeding snake coiled patera right hand Cos Ii Roman Imperial coin 137 Ce Silver weight 3.16 g axis 180° Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome worn round coin irregular edge showing raised central figure upright figure appearing low relief indistinct details draped clothing raised decorative marks shallow grooves surround figure curved rim part coin visible colors various shades gray brown darker gray tarnished areas lighter gray highlights worn edges.