69-79AD Vespasian ‘Judea Capta’ Silver Denarius – VF
A great example of this famous type, Judea Capta; Rome’s poignant reminder of the defeat of the first Jewish Revolt
A pleasing example with good detail, old scratches on reverse disguised beneath attractive old world tone.
Graded Very Fine, a scarce and very popular issue!
Description
Origin:Roman Imperial
Region:Rome, Italy
Denomination:Denarius
Composition:Silver
Date:Struck 69-70 A.D.
Obverse:IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right
Reverse:Jewess captive seated right, hands tied before, trophy of captured arms behind, IVDAEA in exergue
Diameter & Weight:18mm, 3.06g
Grade:Old scratched beneath attractive cabinet toning, graded Very Fine
Provenance:N/A
References:RIC 2, (RIC [1962] 15), RSC 226, BMC 35
Caesar Vespasianus Augustus
Born Titus Flavius Vespasianus, in a village called Falacrinae, north east of Rome. His father Titus Flavius Sabinus who served as a customer official, moneylender and tax collector. His mother Vespasia Polla was from a military family who’s farther rose to the title of Praefectus castrorum, the Legions third most senior officer
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