Lot 2166

Sale 68 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 69-70, (3.310 grams), obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AV[G], laureate head to right, rev. IVDAEA in exergue, Judaea seated to right weeping at foot of trophy, (S.2296, RIC 15, Brin 16, BMC 37, RSC 226, H.759 [198]). Good fine/nearly fine and very scarce.

The Judaea Capta issue is a Roman coin, created to commemorate and propagandise the Roman victory of the Jewish War. In addition, it was designed to stabilize the political upset of 68-69, and to firmly establish the Flavian dynasty.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$200