As - Vespasian IVDAEA; Judaea
70 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Judaea seated right of trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDAEA
Translation:
Iudaea.
Judea.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Vespasian As coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts a triumphant Roman soldier holding a trophy and a shield with the inscription "IVDAEA," indicating the coin was minted during Vespasian's reign (69-79 AD) and specifically for the province of Judaea. This design was meant to commemorate Vespasian's military victory over the Jewish rebels in Judaea during the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 AD).
