Summary
Silver denarius of the Emperor Vespasian commemorating victory in Judea in 70 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Commemorates the Flavian victory in Judaea in 70 AD. The chipped rim on reverse suggests this coin may have been used for jewellery
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Vespasian facing right; around, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse Description
Captive sitting at base of trophy, hands tied behind back, facing right; in exergue, IVDAEA
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
70-71 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
05
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.634 g (Weight)
worn and chipped
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.15
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 16 Pages
