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

71 year
Bronze 9.2 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
9.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249210
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Judaea, draped, veiled, seated left on cuirass at foot of palm-tree; various arms around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IVDEA 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 an image of a woman representing the province of Judaea on the other side. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.