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Sestertius - Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA S C
71 yearBronze | 23.54 g | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 71 |
Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 23.54 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#249132 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vespasian, in military dress, standing right, holding spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; Captive standing left.
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 Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 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 Vespasian's reign, and the image of Judaea Capta symbolizes the Roman Empire's victory over the Jewish Revolt, which took place from 66 to 73 AD.