As - Vespasian (IVDAEA CAPTA S C; Judaea) (71) front As - Vespasian (IVDAEA CAPTA S C; Judaea) (71) back
As - Vespasian (IVDAEA CAPTA S C; Judaea) (71) photo
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As - Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA S C; Judaea

71 year
Bronze 11.72 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
71
Value
1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
11.72 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249025
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Judaea seated right on cuirass under palm-tree; various arms around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IVDAEA CAPTA S C

Translation:
Iudaea Capta. Senatus Consultum.
Conquest of Judea. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and a depiction of a woman, believed to be the goddess Victory, on the other side. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign, and it is believed that the image of Victory was included to commemorate his military victories, particularly his successful campaigns in Judaea (present-day Israel).