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Elagabalus, 16 May 218 - 11 March 222 A.D., Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem), Syria Palestina
In 132, a messianic, charismatic Jewish leader Simon bar Kokhba started the Bar Kokhba revolt, a war of liberation for Judea against Rome. At first the rebellion was a success. The legion X Fretensis was forced to retreat from Jerusalem to Caesarea. The legion XXII Deiotariana, which advanced from Egypt, was destroyed. The Jews re-established their sacrifices and struck coins to celebrate their independence. The rebellion would last for only 30 months. By 135, the Romans had recaptured Jerusalem, Simon bar Kokhba was dead, and the majority of the Jewish population of Judea was either killed, exiled, or sold into slavery. Jerusalem was renamed Colonia Aelia Capitolina and an altar to Jupiter was erected on the site of the Temple. After these events, the Jews would remain scattered without a homeland for close to two millennia.RP110273. Bronze AE 29, RPC Online VI T9018 (9 spec.); Meshorer Aelia 117b; BMC Palestine p. 95, 77; SNG ANS 623; Sofaer p. 86, 102; Kadman I 138; Rosenberger 72, F, dark green patina, highlighting earthen deposits, some porosity, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) mint, weight 20.630g, maximum diameter 29.2mm, die axis 0o, 1st issue; obverse IMP C M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear; reverse COL AVR AEL CAP COMM, P F (Colonia Aelia Capitolina Commodiana Pia Felix, last two letters in exergue), she-wolf right, looking back and suckling twins; ex Robert Feuer Collection; rare; SOLD
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