Sestertius of Vespasian
Date71 CE
PeriodRoman Empire
Place MadeRome, Italy, Europe
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number2024.1.94
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DescriptionObverse: Laureate head of Vespasian right, inscription around reads: IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P PP COS III
Reverse: Judea, veiled, draped, seated right on cuirass under palm tree, in mourning; behind palm tree, captive standing left, various arms around, inscription around reads: IVDAEA CAPTA; in exergue S C
RIC2 II.1 233
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