The 71AD Sestertius - Vespasian / Judaea CaptaAe (Bronze) Sestertius of Emperor Vespasian minted 71AD. Judaea Capta coins were a series of commemorative coins issued by the Vespasian to celebrate the capture of Judaea and the destruction of the Jewish Second Temple by his son Titus in 70 AD.
The Obverse shows the laureate head of Vespasian facing right. Legend "IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III".
The Reverse shows a mourning Jewess seated beneath a palm tree with a captive Jew, hands tied behind back, standing to the left; captured weapons behind. Legend "IVDAEA [CAPTA]" (meaning 'Judaea has been conquered'). "S C" in exergue: SC means senatus consultum, or 'by decree of the Senate' so the coin was an official issue. This coin graded and described as 'Good Fine, reddish brown patina, spotty surfaces, roughness on reverse'. RIC II 426; BMCRE 542; BN 494; Cohen 238.
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Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 71AD
Monarch/Ruler: Vespasian (Emperor 69AD-79AD)
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Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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