Caption

Denarius of Aelius (reigned 136–138 CE). Obverse: head of Aelius right; rim inscription LAELIVSCAESAR. Reverse: Pietas standing right, dressed in a long robe, holding a patera in her left hand and raising her right hand in prayer before an altar; rim inscription TRPOTCOSII; on both sides of the figure PIETAS. Date: 137 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.75 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_396

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Keywords

Denarius Aelius reigned 136–138 CE Obverse head Aelius right rim inscription LAELIVSCAESAR Reverse Pietas standing right dressed long robe holding patera left hand raising right hand prayer altar rim inscription TRPOTCOSII sides figure PIETAS Date 137 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.75 g worn circular metallic object dull gray slightly darker gray patina sits white background showing raised outline standing human figure draped long flowing garments facing sideways arm extended upward lowered surrounded beaded border scattering shallow indentations worn relief details across surface.