- Very Fine Alexandria Roman Egypt billon tetradrachm coin.
- Struck for Aelius Caesar during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
- Lucius Aelius Caesar was adopted by Emperor Hadrian in 136 CE as his intended successor, but Aelius died before he could take the throne.
- Dating on Roman Alexandrian coins typically uses the emperor’s regnal year. In a rare departure from this standard, Aelius’ titles as tribune and consul (for the second time) are used in the reverse legend for the date.
- Emmett: 1350, 11.61g, approx. 23mm.
- Obverse: Bare head right.
- Reverse: Homonoia standing facing, head left, holding a patera and cornucopia; to left, lighted altar, ΔHM ЄΞO V C VΠAT B.
- Homonoia is the concept of order and unity, being of one mind together or union of hearts.
- Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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