Description: Hadrian (117 - 138 AD). AE Half-Quadrans for use in Syria. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / S • C, H below; all within laurel wreath.

Diameter: AE10 mm

Weight: 1,08 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: RIC II 629b var.

Commentary: rare; olive-grey patina, contrasting deposits on reverse

History: Around the time of Bar Kokhba revolt (132-136 AD) Hadrian changed the name of the province from Judea to Syria Palestina.

Article Number: 048-04-02-44408