Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
My most expensive coin is.... an Aelius??
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Julius Germanicus, post: 5158687, member: 80783"]Mine is not perfect either, but the eroded spots on the obverse that made it affordable do not ruin the nice portrait, so it will be a keeper.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1209482[/ATTACH] </p><p>L AELIVS CAESAR - Bare head of Aelius right</p><p>TR POT COS II SC - Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting drapery of dress behind</p><p>Sestertius, Rome mint, 137 A.D.</p><p>31,37 mm / 25,87 gr</p><p>RIC 1055, BMCRE 1914, Cohen 56, Sear 3986, Banti 33 (34 specimens)</p><p><br /></p><p>The Sestertii of Aelius are certainly not common. They seemingly only made up a mere 2,5 % of the Sestertii struck during the age of Hadrian, if we take into account </p><p>the Guelma hoard which included just 7 specimens of his next to 263 Sestertii of Hadrian, 16 of Sabina, and 2 of Antoninus Pius as Caesar.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Julius Germanicus, post: 5158687, member: 80783"]Mine is not perfect either, but the eroded spots on the obverse that made it affordable do not ruin the nice portrait, so it will be a keeper. [ATTACH=full]1209482[/ATTACH] L AELIVS CAESAR - Bare head of Aelius right TR POT COS II SC - Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting drapery of dress behind Sestertius, Rome mint, 137 A.D. 31,37 mm / 25,87 gr RIC 1055, BMCRE 1914, Cohen 56, Sear 3986, Banti 33 (34 specimens) The Sestertii of Aelius are certainly not common. They seemingly only made up a mere 2,5 % of the Sestertii struck during the age of Hadrian, if we take into account the Guelma hoard which included just 7 specimens of his next to 263 Sestertii of Hadrian, 16 of Sabina, and 2 of Antoninus Pius as Caesar.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
My most expensive coin is.... an Aelius??
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...