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Aureus - Vespasian IVDAEA; Judaea
| Gold | 7.2 g | 18.5 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Judaea seated right, hand tied behind her back; palm-tree, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDAEA
Translation:
Iudaea.
Judea.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.12–7.35 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
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 design features a portrait of Vespasian on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. The coin was made of gold and weighed 7.2 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time. Interestingly, the coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Vespasian came to power after a series of civil wars and political upheavals, and his reign marked the beginning of the Flavian dynasty, which lasted for 27 years. Despite the challenges of his time, Vespasian was able to restore stability to the empire and implement a number of reforms that helped to strengthen its economy and military. Overall, the Aureus - Vespasian (IVDAEA; Judaea) coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides a glimpse into the political and economic conditions of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.
