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Denarius - Vespasian IVDAEA; Judaea
71 year| Silver | 3.4 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Judea seated right under palm-tree, hands are tied behind her back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDAEA
Translation:
Iudaea.
Judea.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.38–3.43 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Vespasian (IVDAEA; Judaea) (71) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate Vespasian's military campaigns, specifically his victory over the Jewish rebels in Judaea (present-day Israel). The coin's design features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the obverse (front side), and a representation of the Roman eagle on the reverse (back side). The coin's silver content and weight of 3.4 grams made it a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.
