Lot 5296

Sale 92 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 69-70, (3.26 grams), obv. IMP CAESAR 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 37, RSC 226, H.759 [198]). Good fine/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 help stabilize the political upset of 68-69, and to firmly establish the Flavian dynasty.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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