Dupondius - Vespasian IVD CAPT S C; Judaea
71 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Judaea seated right, hand tied behind her back; palm-tree, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVD CAPT S C
Translation:
Iudaea Capta. Senatus Consultum.
Conquest of Judea. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Vespasian, a Roman Emperor who ruled from 69 to 79 AD, is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of Vespasian and the inscription "IVD CAPT S C," represents the emperor's efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the empire after a period of civil war and economic turmoil. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze, a more affordable metal than the silver or gold used in other coins, highlights the empire's efforts to increase the circulation of coinage and promote trade and commerce.
