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Ancient Rome 137AD Aelius Silver Denarius Fine (F12)
Ancient Rome 137AD Aelius Silver Denarius Fine (F12)
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Ancient Rome 137AD Aelius Silver Denarius Fine (F12)
Lucius Aelius Caesar (101–138 CE) was the first adopted heir of Emperor Hadrian, chosen to succeed him despite lacking strong military experience. Originally named Lucius Ceionius Commodus, he was a well-connected senator from a prominent family and was adopted by Hadrian in 136 CE, taking the name Lucius Aelius Caesar. Though his health was poor, he was elevated to high office, serving as consul and preparing to assume the throne. However, he died suddenly in early 138 CE, before Hadrian himself, which forced the emperor to choose a new heir—Antoninus Pius. Despite never ruling, Lucius Aelius’s adoption paved the way for the succession plan that ultimately brought Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus to power.
Obverse: Bare head of Lucius Aelius, bearded, facing right.
Reverse: Concordia seating facing left, hoding a patera and resting her elbow on a cornucopia.
Emperor: Hadrian (117-138)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx 3 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Mint: Rome
Lucius Aelius Caesar (101–138 CE) was the first adopted heir of Emperor Hadrian, chosen to succeed him despite lacking strong military experience. Originally named Lucius Ceionius Commodus, he was a well-connected senator from a prominent family and was adopted by Hadrian in 136 CE, taking the name Lucius Aelius Caesar. Though his health was poor, he was elevated to high office, serving as consul and preparing to assume the throne. However, he died suddenly in early 138 CE, before Hadrian himself, which forced the emperor to choose a new heir—Antoninus Pius. Despite never ruling, Lucius Aelius’s adoption paved the way for the succession plan that ultimately brought Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus to power.
Obverse: Bare head of Lucius Aelius, bearded, facing right.
Reverse: Concordia seating facing left, hoding a patera and resting her elbow on a cornucopia.
Emperor: Hadrian (117-138)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx 3 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Mint: Rome
