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Sestertius - Vespasian IVDEA CAPTA S C; Judaea
71 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249060 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Vespasian and was minted in 71 AD, is notable for its depiction of the Roman Empire's victory over Judaea (present-day Israel). The coin's reverse side shows a triumphant Roman soldier holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the empire's triumph over the Jewish rebels. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact, providing insight into the Roman Empire's military campaigns and the propaganda used to promote their victories.
