Vespasian’s Judea Capta Coin - Historical Roman Artifact #9904 (License: Personal Use)

The obverse features a laureate bust of Emperor Vespasian with the inscription “IMP CAES VESPASIANVS AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII,” indicating his titles and eighth consulship. The reverse depicts the “Judea Capta” motif: a mourning female figure (Judea) seated under a palm tree, with a Roman soldier standing guard and the legend “IVDÆA CAPTA” (“Judea Captured”), signifying Rome’s triumph in the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE). The “SC” mark denotes senatorial authorization.

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