Vespasian
70 CE
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Denarius
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Rome
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Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Vespasian's laurel head on the right
Reverse: IVDAEA (exergue) Judea veiled seated on the right; behind a trophy
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17.5mm, 2.74g
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C.226 (5 fr.) RIC.2 RIC.2 BMC/RE.35 RSC.226 RCV.2296
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m.CGB.115.1923
Note:
Judaea Capta coins (also spelled Judea Capta) were a series of commemorative coins originally issued by the Roman Emperor Vespasian to celebrate the capture of Judaea and the destruction of the Second Jewish Temple by his son Titus in 70 CE during the First Jewish Revolt.
The Judaea Capta coins were struck for 25 years under Vespasian and his two sons who succeeded him as Emperor - Titus and Domitian. These commemorative coins were issued in bronze, silver and gold by mints in Rome, throughout the Roman Empire, and in Judaea itself. They were issued in every denomination, and at least 48 different types are known.