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Sestertius - Titus IVDAEA CAPTA S C
72 year| Bronze | 26.29 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.29 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus standing, holding spear and parazonium to left of palm-tree, foot on helmet; Captive standing to right.
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
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Titus (IVDAEA CAPTA S C) (72) coin is that it features an image of Titus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, on one side, and a depiction of Judaea Capta, a personification of the Roman province of Judea, on the other side. This coin was minted during Titus' reign and was likely used to promote his military victories and the expansion of the Roman Empire.
