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Aureus - Vespasian IVDAEA; Judaea
| Gold | 6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 69-70 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Judaea seated right, in attitude of mourning; trophy, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDAEA
Translation:
Iudaea.
Judea.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.4–7.29 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Vespasian (IVDAEA; Judaea) 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 Judaea, represented by a woman standing left, holding a palm branch and a trophy. This coin is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's conquest of Judaea (present-day Israel) during Vespasian's reign, and it showcases the empire's use of propaganda through currency to promote their military victories.
