Marcus aurelius was a well liked emperor you lived from 120 a. Hadrian appointed aelius as his caesar to succeed him but died of illness shortly. 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. The obverse shows a wreathed head of caesar with the description of divos jvlivs. Other articles where lucius aelius caesar is discussed. Sestertius denarius traian with his real father and his adoptive father nerva. 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. Make offer aelius 7ad very rare sestertius of rome salus hygeia ancient roman coin i59361 roman imperial aelius as caesar ae sestertius 68 a. This time he picked an 18yearold boy named annius verus, the future emperor marcus aurelius. Aelius, roman imperial coinage reference, thumbnail index. Mildmannered and capable, he was the fourth of the five good emperors who guided the empire through an 84year period. Quote posted on december 30, 20 by roma invicta he was a man of joyous life and well versed in letters. Hadrian 119ad big sestertius ancient roman coin good luck. Lucius aelius caesar january, 101 january 1, 8 was the father of emperor lucius.
Denarius of aelius son, future roman emperor lucius verus. Laureated head of julius caesar, ivlivs divos reverse. This is a reproduction of a roman sestertius of julius caesar. This type of sestertius explicitly connects aelius to pannonia. After lucius death, he was replaced by antoninus pius, who succeeded hadrian the same year. Get the best deals on aelius bronze roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad. Antoninus pius, in full caesar titus aelius hadrianus antoninus augustus pius, original name titus aurelius fulvius boionius arrius antoninus, born sept. 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.
Marcus aurelius, the philosopheremperor who ruled the roman empire between ad 161 and 180, is one of the best recorded individuals from antiquity. Rare sestertius of aelius caesar 68 ad, rome mint, roman. Aelius roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad for sale ebay. 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. Aelius bronze roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad for sale. Find the best selection from the most respected coins dealers around the world. Tr pot cos ii s c spes advancing left holding flower and raising skirt.
A premier gallery of ancient roman coins of the 2nd century caesars. Ancient roman coins coins of the 2nd century caesars edgar l. The storyfor which see my 2018 book, sabina augusta. Do your duty and fulfill the role the gods put you on earth to do. 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. 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.
Lucius aelius caesar never lived long enough to enjoy the purple. Make offer aelius 7ad ancient roman ae sestertius pannonia 30mm 22. He was a nephew of faustina, the wife of antoninus pius, who adopted him. Verus succession together with marcus aurelius marked the first time that the roman empire was.
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. L aelivs caesar trpot cos ii with pannonia holding standard and pannonia across the field. Lucius aelius caesar and the adoptive emperors coin talk. A private american collection, acquired at the nj book show october, 2001. This book will give you the rare opportunity to read a book of wisdom written by a roman emperor. We are interested in purchasing numismatic books, single book or entire libraries. Roman empire ae sestertius 68 aelius caesar, concordia, 8. Altar highly decorated with corona civica, laurels, and nude male figures. Caesar marcus aurelius commodus antoninus augustus. Paulina was a daughter of a distinguished hispanoroman senatorial family.
The book s theme is to live your life in balance with the universe. Hadrian 4ad big sestertius ancient roman coin good luck. An imperial journeystarts with the fact that the roman emperor hadrian 1178 ce and his wife sabina had no children of their own. On 25 february 8 antoninus received tribunician power and imperium. Antoninus pius and marcus aurelius, his adopted son marcus aurelius caesar 9161 ad under antoninus pius. Lucius aelius caesar january, 101 january 1, 8 was the father of emperor lucius verus. Ancient roman coins coins of the 2nd century caesars. With the denarius shown below added to my collection, i managed to. Orichalcum sestertius of fall 195 or early 196 19 february 196 a.
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. Otd 101 ce lucius aelius caesar is born to disappoint. It was the smallest coin of the roman silver mint exclusive of the pretended libella, which was the tenth part of a. Marcus aurelius anthony r birley, anthony birley download. Sestertius aelius roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad for. Lucius aelius sejanus came from an upandcoming equestrian family. Aelius, caesar under hadrian, 7 ad in 6, aelius was adopted by an aging and ailing hadrian and made caesar, successor to the throne. The brass sestertius valued a quarter of a denarius. Sestertius of lucius aelius caesar coin sestertius v.
He had no military experience but had served as a senator and had powerful political connections. Ric 563b, bmc 1153, c 1192 impcaesartraianvshadrianvsavg laureate head right. 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. The twelve caesars coins for sale buy the twelve caesars.
Lucius aelius caesar roman historical figure britannica. He died before hadrian and thus never became emperor. Aelius 7ad ancient roman ae sestertius pannonia 30mm 22. So who is aelius caesar and why are his portraits so rare. This museum quality coin reproduction of ancient roman coinage is an exact copy of the coin held in the british museum. Sestertius quasi sesquitertius, the sesterce, a coin in value two asses and a half. 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. Hadrian authentic ancient 119ad rome sestertius roman. 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. 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. Ancient numismatic enterprise ancient coins dealer online ancient numismatic enterprise is a family owned and operated store and online coin business. Make offer roman imperial aelius as caesar ae sestertius 68 a. 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.
He was known for luxurious taste, an extravagant lifestyle, but also poor health. Ancient roman coins rome at its finest under emperor. Hadrian 119ad big sestertius ancient roman coin good luck cult wealth i426. In 6, he was adopted by hadrian and named heir to the throne. Aelius caesar under hadrian ad 7 roman ae bronze sestertius coin spes ric 1054.
Commodus 190ad sestertius big ancient roman coin genius. 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. The sestertius is either antoninus pius or marcus aurelius as caesar during the reign of antoninus pius. 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. Sestertius mint lugdunum obverse ti caesar avgvst f imperator vii. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hadrian 4ad huge sestertius ancient roman coin fortuna. Head of tiberius, laureate, right reverse rom et avg.
Ancient numismatic enterprise ancient coins dealer online. 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. Pietas standing left, raising hand to drop incense onto. Hadrian 4ad huge sestertius ancient roman coin fortuna luck wealth i30802.
The reverse shows the bare head of octavian with the inscription caesar div f. 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. In 6, aelius was adopted by an aging and ailing hadrian and made caesar, successor to the throne. Tiberius gemellus, germanicus gemellus, sejanus, germanicus, agrippina, tiberius drusus caesar, nero and drusus, caligula, caesonia and drusilla minor, drusilla. Caesar titus aelius hadrianus antoninus augustus pius.
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. Aelius caesar held a further consulship in 7, but died on january 1, 8. Afer was a paternal cousin of the future emperor trajan. 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. Tr pot cos ii, s c across field, spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. Ancient roman coins coins of the 12 caesars edgar l. Still, the emperor was slow to decide on a successor. He was one of the five good emperors in the nervaantonine dynasty and the aurelii born into a senatorial family, antoninus held various offices during the reign of emperor hadrian.