© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Sestertius - Titus IVD CAP S C; Judaea
| Bronze | 25.4 g | 34 mm |
| 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 | 25.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Captive, head left, 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch. This design was used to commemorate Titus' victories in the Jewish War, which took place from 70-71 AD. The use of Victory as a symbol of military triumph was a common motif in Roman coinage, and this particular design is considered one of the most iconic examples of this theme.
