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Sestertius - Titus IVDAEA CAPTA S C; Judaea
| Bronze | 25.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Captive standing left of palm-tree, looking back; Judaea seated right on cuirass; various arms, 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 this coin is that it features an image of Titus, who was the emperor at the time, on the obverse (front side), and on the reverse (back side) it has an image of a woman, representing the province of Judaea, with the inscription "IVDAEA CAPTA" meaning "Judaea conquered". This coin was minted during Titus' reign (79-81 AD) and it's a rare example of a coin that commemorates the Roman conquest of Judaea.
