Vespasian. Æ Sestertius (25.51 g), AD 69-79. 'Judaea Capta' type. Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: IVDAEA CAPTA, S C in exergue, palm tree; to left, emperor standing right, foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium; to right, Jewess in attitude of mourning seated right on cuirass. Hendin 1504; RIC 167; BN 497-8; BMC 543. Earthen-green over black surfaces. A very pleasing example of the type. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP