Ancients
Vespasian (AD 69-79). AE sestertius (31mm, 6h). ANACS VF 30. Judaea Capta issue. Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA-CAPTA, palm tree in center; bearded Jew (on left) standing right, his hands tied behind his back, grounded shield behind, Judaea (on right) seated right on cuirass in attitude of mourning, resting left elbow on knee and supporting head with her left hand, grounded shield before; S C in exergue. RIC II 233. Hendin 1509. Glossy brass surfaces with authoritative imperial portrait and an evocative reverse proclaiming the subjugation of Judaea.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD