Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2118 Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $70
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SOLD $60
AELIUS, (Caesar A.D. 136-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 137, obv. bare head of Aelius to right, around L AELIVS CAESAR, rev. Spes standing to left holding flower and raising skirt, around TR POT COS II, S C in field, (S.1215, RIC 1055, C.56). Has been cleaned and lacquered, the reverse corroded, very fine/good and rare.
Ex. Sydney collection sold Spink Australia Sale 24, (lot 1500).
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