Lot 1839
Hadrian, A.D. 117-138. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck A.D. 134-138. Laureate and draped bust right of Hadrian. Reverse: Emperor and Judaea standing at altar; two boys holding palms on either side of Judaea; victim at base of altar. RIC 890 [as Rare]. Cf. BMC 1655. Extremely Rare. Choice Very Fine.
In order to create a stronger and more cohesive empire, the emperor Hadrain personally visited his far-flung territories, and placed personifications on the reverses of many of his coins. Some of the rarest portray Judaea and were struck around the time of the Bar Kokhba War.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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