Roman Empire - Aelius - AE Sestertius and As > Lot No. 297

Description:
AE As. Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR, draped bust right. Rev: TR POT COS II S-C, Spes standing left, holding flower and raising hem of robe. 137 AD. AE Sestertius. Rome. Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head of Aelius right. Rev: TR POT COS II, PANNO-NIA S-C, Pannonia standing facing, head left, holding vexillum upright on ground in right hand and raising hem of robe.

Measurements:
10.36, 26.92 grams.

Condition:
Fair to fine. Both scarce.

References:
Cohen 57; RIC 1067b; Sear 3993 and RIC 1059; BMC 1919; Cohen 24; Sear 3981; see also Wildwinds (this coin).

Estimate: £40 - 60 (EUR 50 - 70; USD 60 - 90)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £65