Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Vespasian - Gold Judaea Capta Aureus 69-70 AD

Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG legend with laureate bust right. Rev: Judaea as mourning captive, seated right on ground at foot of trophy to left. Almost extremely fine; few small marks. Rare.(7.04 grams.).

Provenance

Found near Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire, UK, 2018.

Published

See Wildwinds.com (this coin); see Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference forthcoming (this coin).

Literature

RIC 1; BMC 31; CBN 20; Calicó 643; ERIC II, 83; Sear 2252.

Footnotes

This type celebrated the success of Vespasian and Titus in defeating the First Jewish Revolt.

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LOT 3637

Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Vespasian - Gold Judaea Capta Aureus

Sold for (Inc. bp): £16,875

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