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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sestertius - Titus IVDAEA CAPTA S C
| Bronze | 24.2 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.2 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249401 |
|---|---|
| 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) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of a Roman triumph, which was a grand ceremony held to celebrate military victories. The coin was minted during Titus' reign, and its design was meant to commemorate his military campaigns and reinforce his image as a powerful and successful leader.
