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Roman Empire: Vespasian (69-79 AD) silver denarius, "Judaea Capta" type struck ca. 69-70 A
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VESPASIAN (69-79 AD), silver denarius, "Judaea Capta" issue struck ca. 69-70 AD
Obverse- IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right.
Reverse- Captive Jewess seated right, hands tied before, trophy of captured arms behind, IVDAEA in exergue.
RIC 2, RSC 226, 3.17 g. NGC Choice Fine (Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5), cert. #4095350-004.
Ex- eBay purchase (perhaps from seller "antiquarica"), January, 2011 (purchased raw).
If you're going to have just one Vespasian coin, it really should be a Judea Capta. Not only does this one have a poignant and strong historical association with the Roman conquest of Judaea, but the coin has an excellent strike and full obverse legends as well. One can't help but think of the tragic siege of Masada when holding this piece.
Main Roman Imperial Collection list
Obverse- IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right.
Reverse- Captive Jewess seated right, hands tied before, trophy of captured arms behind, IVDAEA in exergue.
RIC 2, RSC 226, 3.17 g. NGC Choice Fine (Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5), cert. #4095350-004.
Ex- eBay purchase (perhaps from seller "antiquarica"), January, 2011 (purchased raw).
If you're going to have just one Vespasian coin, it really should be a Judea Capta. Not only does this one have a poignant and strong historical association with the Roman conquest of Judaea, but the coin has an excellent strike and full obverse legends as well. One can't help but think of the tragic siege of Masada when holding this piece.
Main Roman Imperial Collection list
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