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Denarius - Vespasian IVDAEA; Judaea
70 year| Silver | 3.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Judaea seated right of trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDAEA
Translation:
Iudaea.
Judea.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Vespasian (IVDAEA; Judaea) (70) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. It features an image of the emperor on one side and a representation of the goddess Victory on the other. The coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants, and it was also used in trade throughout the empire. Interestingly, the coin's inscription, "IVDAEA," refers to the province of Judea, which was a region in the eastern part of the Roman Empire. This suggests that the coin may have been minted specifically for use in this region, or that it was intended to commemorate the Roman conquest of Judea. Overall, the Denarius - Vespasian (IVDAEA; Judaea) (70) coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.
