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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian IVDAEA; Judaea
| Silver | 2.6 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Judaea seated right, hand tied behind her back; palm-tree, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDAEA
Translation:
Iudaea.
Judea.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.099–3.26 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (IVDAEA; Judaea) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts a triumphant Roman soldier holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's victory over the Jewish rebels in the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 AD). This design was only used on coins minted during Vespasian's reign (69-79 AD), making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
