Rc 2742 aelius caesar sestertius of 7 ad 31 mm aelius was hadrians first adopted heir who died in january 8 ad, six months before hadrian obverse aelivs caesar reverse no legend spes hope advancing, holding a flower and raising her skirt. It was, therefore, one fourth part of the denarius, and the half of the quinarius, and, when the value of the roman coinage underwent a change, it shared with them a common fate. On 25 february 8 antoninus received tribunician power and imperium. The brass sestertius valued a quarter of a denarius. The book s theme is to live your life in balance with the universe. L aelivs caesar trpot cos ii with pannonia holding standard and pannonia across the field. Do your duty and fulfill the role the gods put you on earth to do. Tiberius gemellus, germanicus gemellus, sejanus, germanicus, agrippina, tiberius drusus caesar, nero and drusus, caligula, caesonia and drusilla minor, drusilla. In the palace his stay was but a short one but he was considerate of his family, welldressed, elegant in appearance, a man of regal beauty, with a countenance that commanded respect, a speaker of. Ancient roman coins rome at its finest under emperor. Lucius aelius caesar january, 101 january 1, 8 was the father of emperor lucius.
Antoninus pius and marcus aurelius, his adopted son marcus aurelius caesar 9161 ad under antoninus pius. It was agreed that he would be made emperor with the provision that he would, in turn, adopt marcus aurelius, the son of his wifes brother, and lucius. Hadrian 119ad big sestertius ancient roman coin good luck. Aelius caesar held a further consulship in 7, but died on january 1, 8. Their portraits are just too similar during that period 9161 ad to be able to tell them apart in this photo theres simply not enough contrast even to be able to tweakup some bits of legend to try to tell them apart. Make offer aelius 7ad ancient roman ae sestertius pannonia 30mm 22. A private american collection, acquired at the nj book show october, 2001. Early in his career, sejanus served with augustus grandson gaius in the east, and may have accompanied drusus caesar north to quell the mutinies that broke out upon augustus death. Find the best selection from the most respected coins dealers around the world. Following the death of aelius caesar, hadrian next adopted titus aurelius fulvus boionius arrius antoninus the future emperor antoninus pius, who had served as one of the four imperial legates of italy a post created by hadrian and as proconsul of asia. Pietas standing left, raising hand to drop incense onto. L aelivs caesar, bare head right tr pot cos ii pannonia sc, pannonia standing facing, head left, holding vexillum in right hand, left hand on hip. This is a sestertius of lucius aelius caesar, a large brass coin depicting caesar, who was the adopted son of hadrian and was supposed to be his successor as roman emperor, but never obtained the throne.
Sestertius aelius roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad for. An imperial journeystarts with the fact that the roman emperor hadrian 1178 ce and his wife sabina had no children of their own. This type of sestertius explicitly connects aelius to pannonia. Aelius caesar under hadrian ad 7 roman ae bronze sestertius coin spes ric 1054.
Make offer aelius 7ad very rare sestertius of rome salus hygeia ancient roman coin i59361 roman imperial aelius as caesar ae sestertius 68 a. Lucius aelius caesar and the adoptive emperors coin talk. So who is aelius caesar and why are his portraits so rare. With the denarius shown below added to my collection, i managed to. T r pot cos ii s c, salus seated left feeding out of patera snake coiled around altar and resting left arm on back of chair. Hadrian 4ad huge sestertius ancient roman coin fortuna. Aelius, roman imperial coinage reference, thumbnail index. Hadrian appointed aelius as his caesar to succeed him but died of illness shortly. We are interested in purchasing numismatic books, single book or entire libraries.
This book will give you the rare opportunity to read a book of wisdom written by a roman emperor. He was a nephew of faustina, the wife of antoninus pius, who adopted him. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Hadrian authentic ancient 119ad rome sestertius roman. Sestertius denarius traian with his real father and his adoptive father nerva. Hadrian 4ad big sestertius ancient roman coin good luck. Verus succession together with marcus aurelius marked the first time that the roman empire was. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He had no military experience but had served as a senator and had powerful political connections. L aelivs caesar, bare head right tr pot cos ii, salvs in exergue, salus seated left, holding a patera with her extended right hand and feeding a snake coiled around and rising from altar to left, resting her left arm on back of chair.
Ancient numismatic enterprise ancient coins dealer online. Antoninus pius, in full caesar titus aelius hadrianus antoninus augustus pius, original name titus aurelius fulvius boionius arrius antoninus, born sept. Hadrian 4ad huge sestertius ancient roman coin fortuna luck wealth i30802. Caesar marcus aurelius commodus antoninus augustus. The twelve caesars coins for sale buy the twelve caesars. Commodus 190ad sestertius big ancient roman coin genius. Aelius bronze roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad for sale. Sestertius mint lugdunum obverse ti caesar avgvst f imperator vii. Caesar marcus aurelius commodus antoninus augustus synonyms, caesar marcus aurelius commodus antoninus augustus pronunciation, caesar marcus aurelius commodus antoninus augustus translation, english dictionary definition of caesar marcus aurelius commodus antoninus augustus. L aelivs caesar, bare head right tr pot cos ii, pannonia sc across fields, pannonia standing facing, head left, holding vexillum in right hand, left hand on hip.
Ric 563b, bmc 1153, c 1192 impcaesartraianvshadrianvsavg laureate head right. Marcus aurelius was a well liked emperor you lived from 120 a. He died before hadrian and thus never became emperor. Orichalcum sestertius of fall 195 or early 196 19 february 196 a. In 6, he was adopted by hadrian and named heir to the throne. The reverse shows the bare head of octavian with the inscription caesar div f. Afer was a paternal cousin of the future emperor trajan.
Ancient roman coins coins of the 2nd century caesars edgar l. Tr pot cos ii s c spes advancing left holding flower and raising skirt. Rare sestertius of aelius caesar 68 ad, rome mint, roman. It was the smallest coin of the roman silver mint exclusive of the pretended libella, which was the tenth part of a. Hadrians elder sister and only sibling was aelia domitia paulina, married with the triple consul lucius julius ursus servianus, his niece was julia serviana paulina and his greatnephew was gnaeus pedanius fuscus salinator, from barcino. Otd 101 ce lucius aelius caesar is born to disappoint. Altar highly decorated with corona civica, laurels, and nude male figures. This is a reproduction of a roman sestertius of julius caesar. Aelius, caesar under hadrian, 7 ad in 6, aelius was adopted by an aging and ailing hadrian and made caesar, successor to the throne. Paulina was a daughter of a distinguished hispanoroman senatorial family. Quote posted on december 30, 20 by roma invicta he was a man of joyous life and well versed in letters. Lucius aelius sejanus came from an upandcoming equestrian family. This time he picked an 18yearold boy named annius verus, the future emperor marcus aurelius.
Laureated head of julius caesar, ivlivs divos reverse. Ancient roman coins coins of the 2nd century caesars. Sestertius quasi sesquitertius, the sesterce, a coin in value two asses and a half. Other articles where lucius aelius caesar is discussed. Sestertius of lucius aelius caesar coin sestertius v. Still, the emperor was slow to decide on a successor. Caesar titus aelius hadrianus antoninus augustus pius. The storyfor which see my 2018 book, sabina augusta. The sestertius is either antoninus pius or marcus aurelius as caesar during the reign of antoninus pius. Though lucius aelius never became augustus, due to a hemorrhage, his coinage is plentiful enough that we can still see the face of one more of romes whatwouldabeens through the ages.
He was known for luxurious taste, an extravagant lifestyle, but also poor health. About fine tr pot co about fine tr pot co aelius 6 ad8 ad large ancient roman coin pannonia ae as old rare g treasure. Ancient roman coins coins of the 12 caesars edgar l. After lucius death, he was replaced by antoninus pius, who succeeded hadrian the same year. Mildmannered and capable, he was the fourth of the five good emperors who guided the empire through an 84year period. Lucius aelius caesar january, 101 january 1, 8 was the father of emperor lucius verus. Marcus aurelius 156ad sestertius rome ancient roman coin. Aelius 7ad ancient roman ae sestertius pannonia 30mm 22. L aelivs caesar, bareheaded and draped bust right tr pot cos ii, s c across field, spes advancing left, holding flower in right hand, raising hem of skirt with left. He was the last of the rulers known as the five good emperors a term coined some centuries later by niccolo machiavelli, and the last emperor of the pax romana, an age of relative peace.
Make offer roman imperial aelius as caesar ae sestertius 68 a. Roman empire ae sestertius 68 aelius caesar, concordia, 8. Lucius aelius caesar roman historical figure britannica. This museum quality coin reproduction of ancient roman coinage is an exact copy of the coin held in the british museum. Ancient numismatic enterprise ancient coins dealer online ancient numismatic enterprise is a family owned and operated store and online coin business.
Get the best deals on aelius bronze roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad. Marcus aurelius anthony r birley, anthony birley download. Lucius aelius caesar never lived long enough to enjoy the purple. Head of tiberius, laureate, right reverse rom et avg. In 6, aelius was adopted by an aging and ailing hadrian and made caesar, successor to the throne.
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