Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1597. Estimate $7500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $8850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. Æ Sestertius (22.37 gm, 12h). Struck 134-138 AD. Bare-headed and draped bust right / ADVENTVI AVG IVDAEAE, Hadrian standing right, raising right hand, facing Judaea standing left, holding cup and patera; two small boys at her feet, each holding a palm; altar between, bull standing left behind altar. RIC II 890; Hendin 798 BMCRE 1659; Cohen 55. VF, attractive olive-green patina. Rare Judaea Capta-related issue. ($7500)