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LOT 3120

Aelius, Caesar AE As. AD 136-138.

Rome mint; struck under Hadrian, AD 137. L • AELIVS CAESAR, bare head to right / TR POT COS II, Pannonia standing facing, head left, holding vexillum upright on ground, gathering up dress with right hand; S C beneath PANN-O across fields. RIC II.3 2661 (PANNONIA). Very Fine.(14.16gr, 21mm, 6h.).

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Ex UK private collection.

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LOT 3120

Aelius, Caesar AE As.

Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)

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