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Aureus - Vespasian IVDAEA; Judaea
71 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Judea seated right under palm-tree, hands are tied behind her back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDAEA
Translation:
Iudaea.
Judea.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Vespasian (IVDAEA; 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 features a portrait of Vespasian, while the reverse depicts a triumphant Roman soldier holding a trophy and a spear, symbolizing the Roman Empire's victory over the Jewish rebels in the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 AD). The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
