Roman Empire, Lucius Aelius, 136-138, Sestertius 137, Rome

Roman Empire. Lucius Aelius. Sestertius 137, Rome. Bronze 22.55 g.; 32.5 mm.
Obverse: Head of Lucius Aelius Caesar, right. Obverse caption: L AELIVS CAESAR // Reverse: Spes advancing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising her skirt with her left. Reverse caption: TR POT COS II / S C

RIC: 2695. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2695.

An incredible portrait with a very attractive brown dark patina, very rare in this condition. Almost uncirculated AU 50-53