Roman Imperial
Aelius (136- 138), As 137, Rome mint
Obverse: bare head right
L AELIVS CAESAR
Reverse: Spes standing facing, head left, holding flower and rudder
TR POT COS II
Weight 12.29 g
Aelius was the adopted son of Emperor Hadrian. He was elevated to the dignity of Caesar by him and was expected to be a successor, but unfortunately he died a few months before Hadrian. He is entitled L AELIVS CAESAR on his coins and is depicted with an uncovered head, curly hair, a beard, and a majestic face.
Aelius coins are generally among the rarer Roman coins.
