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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ25 - Titus ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ ΕΑΛWΚΥΙΑΣ; Caesarea Maritima
| Bronze | 12.29 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea Maritima (Judaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 70-81 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.29 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Trophy; at foot left, a crouching captive with arms tied behind; on right, a pelta-shaped shield
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ ΕΑΛWΚΥΙΑΣ
Translation: Judea captured
Comment
Uncertain reign, some sources attribute this to Titus AD 79-81, some to Vespasian (after the conquering of Jerusalem) AD 70-79. Judea Capta coins were produced under Vespasian with Titus as Caesar, so it is unclear.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Titus, the Roman emperor who destroyed the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE, on one side, and an image of a woman representing Judaea on the other side. This coin was issued during Titus' reign (79-81 CE) and was likely used to commemorate his victory over the Jewish rebels and the annexation of Judaea into the Roman Empire.
