329, Lot: 442. Estimate $300. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Aelius. Caesar, AD 136-138. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 24.54 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 137. Bare head right / Spes standing left, holding flower and lifting hem of dress. RIC II 1055a (Hadrian); Banti 33. Near VF, brown patina with lighter high points, flan crack and minor roughness.

From the Fairfield Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 265 (5 October 2011), lot 368.

It appears that Aelius’ bust may have slight drapery on his left shoulder. If this is the case, then the bust type is unlisted in RIC.