- Roman Empire Aelius Caesar silver denarius coin issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
- Denarius coin, 3.09g, minted 137 CE, RIC H430 (rated as Scarce), RSC 50.
- Aelius only issued in 137 CE as he died before he could assume the purple. His coinage is scarce!
- Certified by NGC to Ch VF.
- Obverse: L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head right.
- Reverse: TR POT COS II, Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopia.
- The Goddess Felicitas was the personification of good luck and success. Felicitas could encompass both a woman's fertility, and a general's luck or good fortune. She had a temple in Rome and her festivals were on July 1st and October 9th. She was frequently portrayed on coins as a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire.