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Netherlands
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A coin I already bought a while ago but never showed it here on cc. Its pretty worn but thats what is making it affordable for me  A denarius of Aelius, the adopted son and intended successor of Hadrian.   Ruler: Aelius (Caesar) Coin: silver denarius L AELIUS CAESAR - Head of Lucius Aelius Caesar, bare, right TR POT COS II - Salus, draped, standing left, feeding snake wrapped round altar out of patera in right hand and holding transverse sceptre in left Mint: Rome (AD 137) Wt./Size/Axis: 3.17g / 17mm / 7h References: RIC 434 Edited by Dutchgulden
07/19/2015 12:32 pm
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United States
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Congratulation! This is a nice addition to any collection. Who cares if it's worn? Imagine how many hands it went through and for how long. That's history! I'd rather acquire an important type or scarcer ruler in fine, if that's what my budget allows, than not to have one in my collection. I doubt any Roman collector would turn down an EID MAR denarius in aG for $10 ;)
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haha I totally agree with your vision
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This is a nice coin and a scarce find. The wear gives it more character.
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Great find  |
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Germany
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That is an appealing denarius of Aelius. I still have not been able to find one for my collection.
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United States
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that's not a bad coin at all DG, especially considering who it is!
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Netherlands
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thanks all! I'm happy with it, like you are saying: its a scarce emperor with a recognisable bust for a fair price.
Edited by Dutchgulden
07/20/2015 01:46 am
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Australia
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Congratulations on the acquisition Dutchgulden. How long was this one minted for?
On another topic I have been a little curious on Roman coins (starting to like the designs?) and got one in my sights just need things to go my way
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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The coin itself was issued in 137 AD
Aelius
Reigned: 136 - 1st Jan. 138 AD
Aelius was appointed consul in 136 AD and again the following year, then sent to Pannonia, as governor.
Before he could succeed, Aelius died on 1st January 138
I would say go for a nice roman!
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Aelius denarii are not common and you really won't find any at a local coin show or shop. However, if you go to Vcoins and search for Aelius you probably will find 2 dozen for sale.
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Netherlands
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thats the advantage of the time we are living in. even the rarest coins are available for us collectors.
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