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Sestertius - Titus IVD CAP S C; Judaea
| Bronze | 23.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Captive standing to right of palm-tree; Judaea seated left on arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVD CAP S C
Translation:
Iudaea Capta. Senatus Consultum.
Conquest of Judea. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.68–25.95 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Titus, who was the Roman Emperor from 79 to 81 AD. The coin was minted during his reign, and it's interesting to note that Titus was the first Roman Emperor to be depicted on coins with a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman Emperors, and it signaled a shift in the cultural and political landscape of the Roman Empire.
