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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 305

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 305. Denomination: As. Authority: Vespasian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Vespasian, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III.

The reverse shows judaea, draped, veiled, seated right on cuirass at foot of palm-tree in an attitude of mourning; various arms around, with the legend IVDEA CAPTA S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Vespasian was Roman emperor from 69 to 79 and founded the Flavian dynasty following the civil conflicts of the Year of the Four Emperors. Before becoming emperor, he rose to prominence through his military service, which included serving as legate of Legio II Augusta during the invasion of Britain in 43 and leading the suppression of the Jewish rebellion between 66 and 70.

This bronze as was struck at Rome under Vespasian's imperial authority. The coin bears the obverse title "IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III". Its reverse design and inscription "IVDEA CAPTA S C", showing a draped and veiled Judaea seated in mourning beneath a palm tree beside captured arms, refers to the Roman campaign and the successful conclusion of the war in Judaea.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vespasian

Design

Obverse
Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
Reverse
Judaea, draped, veiled, seated right on cuirass at foot of palm-tree in an attitude of mourning; various arms around
Obverse legend
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III
Reverse legend
IVDEA CAPTA S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 305
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III
Reverse legend to match
IVDEA CAPTA S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 306

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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