Vespasian. Æ Sestertius (24.48 g), AD 69-79. Judaea Capta type. Lugdunum, AD 72. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian. Reverse: IVDAEA CAPTA, S C in exergue, emperor standing right, foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium; before him, palm tree beneath which Jewess in attitude of mourning seated right on cuirass. Hendin 1544; RIC 1181. Tan and green patina. Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 500
From the S. Moussaieff Collection.