My newest Ancient (unfortunately not in the best condition):
Lucius Aelius Caesar (January 13, 101 - January 1, 138) became the adopted son and intended successor of Roman Emperor Hadrian (January 24, 76 AD - July 10, 138 AD), but never attained the throne. Aelius was born with the name Lucius Ceionius Commodus, and later called Lucius Aelius Caesar.
Although Lucius had no military experience, he had served as a senator, and had powerful political connections; however, he was in poor health. As part of his adoption, Lucius Ceionius Commodus took the name Lucius Aelius Caesar.
After a year's stationing on the Danube frontier, Aelius returned to Rome to make an address to the senate on the first day of 138. The night before the speech, however, he grew ill, and died of a haemorrhage late the next day.
(Wikipedia)
AELIUS. Caesar, 136-138 AD.
Sestertius (24.84 gm). Struck 137 AD.
RIC 1057 var (throne type - Extremely rare reverse variety)
L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head right
TR POT COS II, CONCORD in exergue, S C across field
One specimen on Wildwinds (Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1019. Closing Date: Jan 10, 2005.) and: only other known example comes from M. Paul Vautier Prof. Maxime Collignon Collections
Posted 05/03/2016 10:07 pm
