Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 118 | Auction date: 13 September 2021 |
Lot number: 825 | |
Lot description: JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Hadrian. 117-138 CE. Æ (22.5mm, 10.88 g, 12h). Foundation issue. Struck circa 130-132 CE or 135 CE. Laureate and draped bust right / Hadrian (as founder) plowing pomerium with yoke of oxen right; vexillum in background. Meshorer, Aelia 2; Sofaer 2-4; RPC III 3964.28 (this coin). Earthen black patina, flan preparation marks. VF. Attractive example. From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from Brian Kritt, April 1993. Estimate: 400 USD |