© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Aureus - Vespasian IVDAEA DEVICTA; Judaea
71 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Judea seated right under palm-tree, hands are tied in front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDAEA DEVICTA
Translation:
Iudaea Devicta.
Defeat of Judea.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Vespasian (IVDAEA DEVICTA; Judaea) (71) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. The coin's obverse side features an image of Vespasian's laureate head, while the reverse side depicts a triumphant Roman quadriga (a four-horse chariot) led by the goddess Victory, commemorating Vespasian's military victories in Judaea (present-day Israel). The coin's gold content is approximately 80% pure, with the remaining 20% consisting of silver and copper. Despite being minted over 2,000 years ago, this coin remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians due to its rich history and cultural significance.
