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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Vespasian IVDAEA; Judaea
70 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Judaea seated right of trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDAEA
Translation:
Iudaea.
Judea.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.22–7.39 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Vespasian (IVDAEA; Judaea) (70) 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, representing the Roman province of Judea, which was conquered by Vespasian in 70 AD. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
