Lot 3494
Sale 76 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 69-70, (3.448 grams), obv. [IMP CA]ESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head to right, rev. IVDAEA in exergue, Judaea seated to right weeping at foot of trophy, (S.2296, RIC 15, Brin 16, BMC 35, RSC 226, H.759 [198]). Nearly very fine and very scarce.
The Judaea Capta issues are purely Roman coins, created to commemorate and propagandise the Roman victory in the Jewish War. In addition, they were designed to help stabilize the political upset of 68-69, and to firmly establish the Flavian dynasty.
- Estimate
- $280
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300