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Dupondius - Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA S C; Judaea
71 year| Bronze | 13.4 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 13.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Judaea seated right on cuirass under palm-tree; various arms around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDAEA CAPTA 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 was a bronze coin introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Vespasian in 71 AD. It was equivalent to two sestertii or one-eighth of a denarius, which was the standard silver coin of the time. The Dupondius was used to pay soldiers and civil servants and was also used in trade. The coin features an image of Vespasian on one side and a depiction of Judaea on the other, with the inscription "IVDAEA CAPTA S C" meaning "Judaea captured." This coin is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's conquest of Judaea (present-day Israel) during Vespasian's reign. It's also worth noting that the Dupondius was an important coin in the Roman Empire's economy and was used for many years, with variations of the design and inscriptions.
