Caption

denarius, Aelius (101–138; successor of Hadrian 136–138); Obv.: head of Aelius left; rim inscription CAESAR. Rev.: Pietas (personification) standing right, in long robe, holding a patera in her left hand, right hand raised in prayer, altar in front; rim inscription TRPOTCOSII; on both sides of figure: PIETAS, 137. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.10 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_389

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (4.4Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Aelius 101–138 successor Hadrian 136–138 Obv. head Aelius left rim inscription CAESAR Rev. Pietas personification standing right long robe holding patera left hand right hand raised prayer altar front rim inscription TRPOTCOSII sides figure 137 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.10 g worn round metallic object raised profile bearded head facing left showing textured hair facial features surface uneven pitted areas wear slight discoloration object predominantly gray silver hints darker gray recesses faint brownish tan patches worn areas background plain white.