VESPASIAN AR DENARIUS - JUDAEA CAPTA TYPE
Hendin 6617, RIC 364 (Titus), RSC 226,Near Very Fine, lightly toned, 18.4mm, 3.16 grams, Struck Circa. 80/81 C.E. Rome Mint
Obverse: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS counterclockwise around laureate head of Vespasian to right
Reverse: EX - S C Victory standing to left, placing shield on trophy, Jewish captive seated to left in attitude of mourning at base of trophy to left, EX SC across fields
A nice example of a scarcer Judaea Capta denarius commemorating the Roman victory over Judaea and Jerusalem. Struck by Titus, as a DIVVS tribute to his deceased father the former emperor Vespasian.
From the collection of a Texas pastor. Purchased from Dr. Martina Dieterle
