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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Sestertius - Titus IVDAEA CAPTA S C; Judaea
| Bronze | 24.82 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 | 24.82 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus, holding spear and parazonium, resting foot on helmet, standing to left of palm-tree; Judaea seated right on cuirass.
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 Roman emperor at the time, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features a depiction of a woman, believed to be the personification of Judaea (Judea), holding a palm branch and a scroll. This coin was minted during Titus' reign (79-81 AD), which was a time of significant political and military change in the Roman Empire.
