Sestertius - Vespasian (IVDAEA CAPTA S C) (71) front Sestertius - Vespasian (IVDAEA CAPTA S C) (71) back
Sestertius - Vespasian (IVDAEA CAPTA S C) (71) photo
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Sestertius - Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA S C

71 year
Bronze 23.54 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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
References
Numista
N#249132
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.