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Sestertius - Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA S C; Judaea
| Bronze | 25.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Captive standing left of palm-tree; Judaea seated right on cuirass and arms.
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 at the time, on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side depicts a scene of a woman, representing the province of Judaea, holding a palm branch and a scroll. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the imperial propaganda efforts of the time, highlighting the power and authority of the Roman state.
