Lot 4534
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 69-70, (3.30 g), obv. [IMP CAE]SAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head to right of Vespasian, 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]). Toned, very fine/nearly very fine and very scarce.
Ex I.S. Wright, Sydney, November 11, 2005.
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
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300