Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial - Augustus - J
Lot 4464 SESSION 17 (11.30AM THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial - Augustus - Jul
Estimate $800
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VESPASIAN, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 69-70, (3.35 g), 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]). Very fine/good fine and rare in this condition.
Ex RW Collection and from CNG eSale 241 September 29, 2010 (lot 241).
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.
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