Sestertius - Titus IVDAEA CAPTA S C

€249,362.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year72
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight26.29 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#457, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.457
Obverse descriptionHead of Titus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringT CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II
(Translation: Titus Caesar, Vespasianus, Imperator, Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Titus Caesar, Vespasian, supreme commander (Imperator), [high] priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.)
Reverse descriptionTitus standing, holding spear and parazonium to left of palm-tree, foot on helmet; Captive standing to right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIVDAEA CAPTA S C
(Translation: Iudaea Capta. Senatus Consultum. Conquest of Judea. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (72)  - -
Catalog ID4717215240
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