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Description: JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Hadrian. 117-138 CE. Æ 22mm (11.03 gm, 11h). Struck 136 CE. IMP[ERATORI] CAES[ARI] TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG[VSTO] P[ATRI] P[ATRIAE] (To the Emperor Caesar Trajan Hadrian Augustus, Father of the Nation), laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust / COL[ONIA] AEL[IA] CAPIT[OLINA] COND[ITA] (Colony of Aelia Capitolina Founded) in exergue, Hadrian, as priest-founder, plowing with team of oxen right; vexillum behind. Meshorer, Aelia 2; Hendin 810; SNG ANS -. VF, adjustment marks, dark brown patina. The first coinage of the new colony.
Title: Hadrian founder Aelia Capitolina
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