Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1262. Closing Date: Jun 08, 2005. Estimate $300 JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Hadrian. 117-138 CE. Æ 22mm (11.03 gm, 11h). Struck 136 CE. IMP CAES TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG P P, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust / COL AEL KAPIT, COND 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. ($300) Ex Classical Numismatic Group 40 (4 December 1996), lot 1106. High bid of $900, $1035 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €729, £495, C$1125, A$1170, on June 8, 2005. Used by permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com