Caption

Denarius, Aelius (101–138; successor of Hadrian 136–138). Obverse: head of Aelius right; rim inscription LAELIVSCAESAR. Reverse: Pietas standing right, dressed in a long robe, holding a patera in her left hand, raising her right hand in prayer, an altar in front of her; rim inscription TRPOTCOSII; on both sides of the figure PIETAS. Date: 137, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_388

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Aelius 101–138 successor Hadrian 136–138 Obverse head Aelius right rim inscription LAELIVSCAESAR Reverse Pietas standing right dressed long robe holding patera left hand raising right hand prayer altar front rim inscription TRPOTCOSII sides figure PIETAS Date 137 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.12 g round worn coin raised human figure center facing sideways wearing draped garment arm arm holds touches long object coin surface uneven texture small scratches raised decorative elements edge visible colors include shades silver gray muted brown patina.