Caption

Denarius, Aelius (101–138; successor of Hadrian 136–138). Obverse: head of Aelius facing right; rim inscription: LAELIVSCAESAR. Reverse: Spes (personification) walking left, wearing a long robe, holding a flower in her right hand, supporting her robe with her left hand; rim inscription: TRPOTCOSII. Date: 137. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin. Weight: 2.90 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_399

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Keywords

Denarius Aelius 101–138 successor Hadrian 136–138 Obverse head facing right rim inscription Laelivscaesar Reverse Spes personification walking left wearing long robe holding flower right hand supporting robe left hand Trpotcosii Date 137 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium coin Weight 2.90 g small round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile man's head side view featuring curly hair beard object mostly silver-gray areas darker gray slight brownish discoloration sits plain white background.