© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Vespasian IVDEA CAPTA S C; Judaea
71 year| Bronze | 26.4 g | 33.5 mm |
| 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 | 26.4 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vespasian, in military dress, standing right, holding spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; Judaea, right, seated right, under palm-tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVDEA CAPTA S C
Translation:
Iudaea Capta. Senatus Consultum.
Conquest of Judea. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 26.25–26.56 g;Diameter varies: 31–35 mm;
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 a woman, representing the province of Judaea, 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.
