Roman Imperial Coins
Lot 3700 Session 12 (11.30am Thursday 20th November) Roman Imperial Coins
Estimate $250
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SOLD $300
VESPASIAN, (69-79 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 69-71 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.19 grams, RIC 15, BMC 35, C.226, Obv. Laureate head of Vespasian to r. around IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Rev. [I]VDAEA in exergue, Jewess seated r. on ground, mourning, behind her trophy. Dark tone, nearly very fine and very scarce, (106).
Nero appointed Vespasian special commander to suppress the Jewish Rebellion. This gave him a powerful position to press his claim for the Principate after the events of 68-69 A.D. His eldest son Titus was left in command in Judaea and completed the conquest of that province. A joint triumph was celebrated in Rome in June 71 A.D. by father and son. Full publicity was given to the victory over the Jews by the imperial coinage.
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