Long considered to be a portrait of Marcus Aurelius, in November 2019 the head was convincingly identified by Carole Raddato as that of Hadrian's first heir Lucius Aelius Caesar (died 138).
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Title: Casino Aurora. Ground floor. Portrait head of Lucius Aelius Caesar on a modern bust.
Creator: Unknown
Date: 136-138
Location: Rome Italy
Physical Dimensions: 44cm w x 55cm h
Provenance: Collection of HSH Prince Nicolò and HSH Princess Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi, Rome