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Sestertius - Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA S C; Judaea
| Bronze | 25.2 g | - |
| 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 | 25.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Captive standing to left of palm-tree; Judaea seated right on cuirass, in attitude of mourning; various arms around.
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 the Roman emperor Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and a depiction of a woman representing the province of Judaea, with the inscription "IVDAEA CAPTA S C" (Judaea Capta) on the other side. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign and was used as a means of circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire.
