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Sestertius - Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA S C; Judaea
71 year| Bronze | 27.3 g | - |
| 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 | 27.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Judaea, veiled, draped, seated right under palm-tree, in attitude of mourning: behind palm-tree; captive standing right with hands tied behind his back: to left of Captive, two round and one oval shields, helmet, and two spears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDAEA CAPTA S C
Unabridged legend: Iudaea Capta. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Conquest of Judea. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Reverse might be IVDEA rather than IVDAEA.
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin was used to pay Roman soldiers during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD. The coin's design features a portrait of Vespasian on one side and a depiction of Judaea (present-day Israel) on the other, signifying the Roman Empire's conquest of the region. The coin's bronze composition and 27.3g weight were standard for Roman coins of its time.
